Cabal (en. Thorough)

/ka'bal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Set of people united by a common and secret purpose.

The cabal of merchants met to plan their next move.

La cabal de mercaderes se reunió para planificar su próxima jugada.

Group of people who conspire or act in secret.

The members of the cabal operated in the shadows.

Los miembros de la cabal operaban bajo las sombras.

adjective

That which is just or conforms to reason.

His leadership is fair and just.

Su liderazgo es cabal y equitativo.

That which has all the necessary parts, complete.

The report he presented was thorough and exhaustive.

El informe que presentó fue cabal y exhaustivo.

From Latin 'caput', which means head.

the crux of the matter

When something is completely clear or evident.

cabal de la cuestión

to do it thoroughly

To do something completely or adequately.

hacerlo cabal

to be in good shape

To be in the appropriate situation or condition.

estar en cabal

cavalry

Military group of soldiers on horseback.

caballería

knight

Nobleman or a man who behaves honorably.

caballero

To be in a perfect or ideal situation.

This place is perfect for relaxing.

Este lugar es cabal para relajarse.

To do something completely or without errors.

I want the project to turn out flawless.

Quiero que el proyecto quede cabal.