Cabaña (en. Cabin)

/kaˈβaɲa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Country or mountain construction where days or vacations can be spent.
We spent the weekend in a cabin by the lake.
Pasamos el fin de semana en una cabaña junto al lago.
Temporary shelter in rural or wooded areas.
The group of hikers took refuge in a cabin to protect themselves from the storm.
El grupo de excursionistas se refugió en una cabaña para protegerse de la tormenta.
Simple structure, often without luxuries, that serves as an occasional home.
In the cabin, there are only the essentials: a stove and a table.
En la cabaña solo hay lo básico: una estufa y una mesa.

Etymology

From Latin 'capanna', meaning 'country house' or 'hut'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

summer cabin
A cabin used during the summer season.
cabaña de verano
spend the weekend at the cabin
Enjoying a relaxing weekend in a cabin.
pasar el fin de semana en la cabaña
cabin in the woods
A cabin located in a wooded area, ideal for getaways.
cabaña en el bosque

Related Words

shelter
Place where one can take shelter from bad weather or danger.
refugio
vacation
Free time to rest or travel.
vacaciones
nature
The natural environment, without human intervention.
naturaleza

Slang Meanings

Cabin used for parties or informal gatherings.
We're going to the cabin to have a barbecue with friends.
Vamos a la cabaña a hacer una parrillada con los amigos.
Disorganized or dilapidated cabin.
That cabin looks like a mess, I don't think we can stay there.
Esa cabaña parece un desastre, no creo que podamos quedarnos allí.