Calavera (en. Skull)

/kalaˈβeɾa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Human head or skull.

Example Sentence: The skull was used as a symbol in the celebration of the Day of the Dead.

La calavera se usó como símbolo en la celebración del Día de Muertos.

Definition: Decorative figure that represents a skull, common in Mexican popular art.

Example Sentence: Sugar skulls are a typical sweet in this festivity.

Las calaveras de azúcar son un dulce típico en esta festividad.

Definition: Skeleton or figure that symbolizes death.

Example Sentence: The skull is an essential part of the offerings on the Day of the Dead altar.

La calavera es parte esencial de las ofrendas en el altar de Día de Muertos.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'calavera', which refers to the head or skull.

Phrase: sugar skull

Meaning: Traditional sweet made for the Day of the Dead.

calavera de azúcar

Phrase: literary skull

Meaning: Satirical poem that humorously criticizes a deceased person.

calavera literaria

Phrase: to be in a difficult situation

Meaning: To be in a difficult or unfortunate situation.

estar de calavera

Related Word: skeleton

Description: Bone structure that forms the body of living beings.

skeleton

Related Word: death

Description: End of the life of a living being.

muerte

Related Word: bone

Description: Each of the parts that make up the skeleton.

hueso

Slang Meaning: A person who acts wildly or ridiculously.

Example: That guy is a skull, he's always making people laugh.

Ese chico es una calavera, siempre está provocando risas.

Slang Meaning: Term to refer to someone who takes risks without measuring consequences.

Example: You're a skull for crossing the street without looking.

Eres un calavera al cruzar la calle sin mirar.