Bóveda (en. Vault)

/ˈβo.βe.ða/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Arched structure that covers an interior space.
The vault of the cathedral is impressive.
La bóveda de la catedral es impresionante.
Dome or roof that has a curved shape.
Admire the vault of the sky on a starry night.
Admira la bóveda del cielo en una noche estrellada.
Space in the shape of a vault or dome.
The treasure was hidden in a secret vault.
El tesoro estaba escondido en una bóveda secreta.

Etymology

From the Latin 'cāvea', which means 'cavern'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Security vault
Safe space to store valuable objects.
bóveda de seguridad
To be in the vault
To be in a closed or restricted situation.
estar en la bóveda
Celestial vault
Poetic way of referring to the sky.
bóveda celeste

Related Words

Dome
Architectural structure in the shape of a hemisphere.
cúpula
Arcade
Set of arches that support a structure.
arcada
Roof
Upper part of a closed space.
techo

Slang Meanings

Shelter or safe place to hide.
When there are problems, I go to my vault.
Cuando hay problemas, me voy a mi bóveda.
A place where a lot of money or valuables are stored.
That place is like a bank vault.
Ese lugar es como una bóveda de bancos.