1. "Colas": This is the most common translation for "queues" when referring to lines of people waiting for something.
Example: "Hay una larga cola en el supermercado" (There is a long queue at the supermarket)
2. "Colas" or "Cuelgas": These are used for "queues" in a technical context, such as computer science, where it refers to a data structure used to store and retrieve data in a specific order.
Example: "Se utiliza una cola para procesar los datos de forma secuencial" (A queue is used to process the data sequentially)
3. "Colas" or "Trenzas": These can be used to translate "queues" in a more literal sense, referring to plaits of hair.
Example: "Ella lleva las colas trenzadas" (She wears her hair in plaits)
It's important to consider the context of the situation to determine the most appropriate translation.