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    Calaveras (en. Skulls)

    /kalaˈβeɾas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Artistic or folkloric representations of the human skull, typically associated with the Day of the Dead.
    Sugar skulls are an important symbol during the festivities.
    Las calaveras de azúcar son un símbolo importante durante las festividades.
    Skull figures that are used in decorations and festivities.
    In the Halloween party, skulls are a common decoration.
    En la fiesta de Halloween, las calaveras son un adorno habitual.
    Skulls are also used in literature and art to symbolize death.
    The poet included images of skulls in his work to represent mortality.
    El poeta incluyó imágenes de calaveras en su obra para representar la mortalidad.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'calavera', which refers to the head or skull.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sugar skulls
    typical sweets of the Day of the Dead that represent skulls.
    calaveras de azúcar
    to dance with skulls
    expression meaning to live without fear of death.
    bailar con calaveras
    literary skull
    humorous poem that critiques deceased individuals.
    calavera literaria

    Related Words

    Day of the Dead
    Mexican celebration in honor of the dead.
    Día de Muertos
    skeleton
    Bone structure of the human body or animals.
    esqueleto
    death
    Cessation of vital functions in a living being.
    muerte

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to refer to a person with a carefree life.
    He lives like a skull, without worrying about the future.
    Él vive como una calavera, sin preocuparse por el futuro.
    Term used to describe someone who acts foolishly or ridiculously.
    Don't be a skull and get to work!
    ¡No seas calavera y ponte a trabajar!