Cabina (en. Cabin)

/kaˈβina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Enclosed space of an airplane where pilots travel.
The pilots are in the cockpit during the flight.
Los pilotos se encuentran en la cabina de mando durante el vuelo.
Enclosed compartment for carrying out certain activities, like in a public phone.
I used the telephone booth to call my family.
Usé la cabina telefónica para llamar a mi familia.
Enclosed space where electronic devices are installed.
The sound booth was equipped with the best audio equipment.
La cabina de sonido estaba equipada con los mejores equipos de audio.

Etymology

From Latin 'cabīna', meaning 'refuge' or 'small house'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

driver's cab
The place where large vehicles are driven.
cabina de conducción
photo booth
Space equipped to take instant photos.
cabina fotográfica
jump cabin
Cabin from which parachuting can be performed.
cabina de salto

Related Words

cabinet
Furniture with doors where things are stored.
cabinet
cabin attendant
Person in charge of operating or driving a cabin.
cabinero

Slang Meanings

Telephone booth as a place to talk alone.
I'm going to the booth to make an important call.
Me voy a la cabina a hacer una llamada importante.
DJ booth, referring to places where songs are played.
The DJ is in the DJ booth, ready for the party!
El DJ está en la cabina de discos, ¡listo para la fiesta!