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    Cabo (en. Cape)

    /ˈka.βo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    End or final part of something.
    The end of the rope was frayed.
    El cabo de la cuerda estaba deshilachado.
    Part of an object that allows it to be held or grabbed.
    Make sure to take the brake cable.
    Asegúrate de tomar el cabo del freno.
    In military jargon, a rank of soldier.
    The corporal was promoted to sergeant.
    El cabo fue ascendido a sargento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capulus', which means 'cabo'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to end
    Until the completion of a task.
    a cabo
    to give a tip
    To undo a knot or a loop.
    dar un cabo
    loose end
    A person who is uncontrolled or acts erratically.
    cabo suelto

    Related Words

    batch leader
    Someone who is new to a group.
    cabo de hornada
    tug of war
    A competition between two teams pulling on a rope.
    cabo de guerra

    Slang Meanings

    A type of person who is always bossy.
    That guy is a cabo, he never takes orders from anyone.
    Ese tipo es un cabo, nunca acepta órdenes de nadie.
    In some contexts, refers to an idiot.
    Don't be a cabo, think before you speak.
    No seas cabo, piensa antes de hablar.