Cadalsito (en. Little scaffold)

/ka.ðal.ˈsi.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A small structure that provides shade.

The cadalsito is used to protect from the sun during the picnic.

El cadalsito se usa para protegerse del sol durante el picnic.

Shade or protection made with fabric.

I will take a cadalsito to the beach to be more comfortable.

Llevaré un cadalsito para la playa para estar más cómodo.

A portable structure for outdoor events.

We set up a cadalsito in the garden for the party.

Montamos un cadalsito en el jardín para la fiesta.

It comes from the term 'cadals', which relates to shade structures.

to be under a cadalsito

To be protected from the sun or rain.

estar bajo un cadalsito

to make a cadalsito

To design a structure for shade.

hacer un cadalsito

under the cadalsito

To shelter in a shade during an outdoor activity.

bajo el cadalsito

umbrella

A portable object that provides shade.

sombrilla

awning

Fabric stretched to protect from the sun or rain.

toldo

umbrella

An object that opens to protect from the rain.

umbrella

Colloquial term to refer to a break in activities under a shade.

Let's make a cadalsito and rest for a while.

Vamos a hacer un cadalsito y descansar un rato.

To use a cadalsito in an exaggerated way in the summer.

When it's hot, you always see me with my super cadalsito.

Cuando hace calor, siempre me ves con mi super cadalsito.