Cabaña (en. Cabin)

/kaˈβaɲa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Cozy room or space in a natural setting.
The group rented a cabin to enjoy the outdoors.
El grupo alquiló una cabaña para disfrutar del aire libre.
Structure made of wood or other materials that serves as housing or shelter.
We spent the weekend in a cabin in the mountains.
Pasamos el fin de semana en una cabaña en las montañas.
Small country house, often located in tourist areas.
The cabin by the lake is perfect for vacation.
La cabaña junto al lago es perfecta para las vacaciones.

Etymology

From Old Spanish 'cabanya', a variant of 'caban', meaning refuge or shelter.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to build a cabin
To build a cabin or temporary shelter.
hacer cabaña
summer cabin
Temporary housing used during the summer in vacation spots.
cabaña de verano
to spend the night in a cabin
To sleep in a cabin, usually in the countryside or mountains.
pasar la noche en una cabaña

Related Words

refuge
Safe place to take shelter.
refugio
accommodation
Place where one can sleep or stay temporarily.
alojamiento
house
Construction that serves as housing.
casa

Slang Meanings

Meeting place for leisure activities.
Let's go to the cabin to prepare a barbecue.
Vamos a la cabaña a preparar una parrillada.
Small shelter used for getaways.
We escaped to the cabin in the countryside to relax.
Escapamos a la cabaña del campo para relajarnos.