Cabida (en. Room)

/kaˈβiða/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Space or volume available in a place for something to fit.

Example Sentence: The box has enough capacity for all the books.

La caja tiene suficiente cabida para todos los libros.

Definition: A person's or thing's ability to admit or accept something.

Example Sentence: Her mind has room for many innovative ideas.

Su mente tiene cabida para muchas ideas innovadoras.

Definition: The possibility of including something in a certain context.

Example Sentence: In this project, there is no room for discouragement.

En este proyecto no hay cabida para el desánimo.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'capita', meaning 'to have something inside.'

Common Phrase: there is no room

Meaning: It is used to indicate that nothing more can be included.

no hay cabida

Common Phrase: make room

Meaning: Accept or allow the inclusion of something.

dar cabida

Common Phrase: make room for new ideas

Meaning: Accept and consider new proposals or thoughts.

dar cabida a nuevas ideas

Related Word: fits

Description: Form of the verb 'to fit,' meaning 'to have space for something.'

cabe

Related Word: head

Description: The upper part of the human body or many animals.

cabeza

Slang Meaning: To express that there is enough space in a place.

Slang Example: At the party, everyone fits; there is no capacity issue.

En la fiesta caben todos, no hay problema de cabida.

Slang Meaning: To indicate that there is space in the mind or heart for new ideas or feelings.

Slang Example: There is always room for more love in her life.

Siempre hay cabida para más amor en su vida.