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    Calab (en. Calab)

    /kaˈlab/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Name of an edible fruit, similar to pumpkin.
    The calab is widely used in traditional cooking.
    La calab se usa mucho en la cocina tradicional.
    It also refers to a container made from pumpkins.
    They use a calab to store water.
    Usan una calab para guardar agua.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Hispano-Arabic 'qalab', which means pumpkin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give pumpkins
    To reject someone, especially in a romantic context.
    dar calabazas
    to be like a pumpkin
    To be very tired or exhausted.
    estar como una calabaza

    Related Words

    zucchini
    A variety of pumpkin that is consumed as a vegetable.
    calabacín
    calaba
    Another term related to pumpkin in some dialects.
    calaba

    Slang Meanings

    A silly or clueless person
    Don’t be a calab, pay attention.
    No seas calab, presta atención.
    Something that is useless
    That project is a calab, it’s not going to work.
    Ese proyecto es un calab, no va a funcionar.