Calado (en. Draft)
/kaˈlaðo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Depth or measure of immersion.
The draught of the vessel determines whether it can navigate in shallow waters.
El calado de la embarcación determina si puede navegar en aguas poco profundas.
Empty space or absence in something.
The depth in the conversation revealed many unaddressed topics.
El calado en la conversación dejó ver muchos temas sin abordar.
The state of a person affected by a difficult situation.
His emotional depth was evident after the difficult year he had.
Su calado emocional se notaba tras el difícil año que había tenido.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'calar', which means to penetrate or submerge.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deep draught
A situation that deeply affects someone.
calado hondo
in a draught
To be in a complicated situation.
en un calado
Related Words
calar
To penetrate or be absorbed by something.
calar
hull depth
The depth a boat has in the water.
calado de barco
emotional depth
The emotional state of a person, especially in difficult times.
calado emocional
Slang Meanings
To be very emotionally affected.
After the breakup, he's quite affected.
Después de la ruptura, está calado.
To be a place where something is hidden.
That bar is a den of secrets.
Ese bar es un calado de secretos.