Barraca (en. Barrack)

/baˈraka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A temporary or precarious structure intended to house people or things.

The camp barrack was made of wood and canvas.

La barraca del campamento estaba hecha de madera y lona.

A place where typical products or handicrafts are sold.

We went to buy souvenirs at the market barrack.

Fuimos a comprar recuerdos en la barraca del mercado.

Simple and humble rural house.

My grandparents lived in a barrack in the countryside.

Mis abuelos vivieron en una barraca en el campo.

It comes from the Andalusian Arabic 'barraq', which means 'house' or 'simple dwelling'.

construction site barrack

Temporary construction for the storage of building materials.

barraca de obra

to live in a barrack

To be in very humble living conditions.

vivir en una barraca

barrack

Large building intended for accommodation, especially in military camps.

barracón

hut

Rustic and low-value housing.

choza

Barrack as a disorganized or chaotic place.

His room looks like a barrack.

Su habitación parece una barraca.

Used to refer to a place where parties or informal gatherings are held.

Let's go to Juan's place, his barrack is always the best for hanging out.

Vamos a lo de Juan, que su barraca siempre es la mejor para juntarse.