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    Caoba (en. Mahogany)

    /ka'oβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Hard wood, reddish-brown in color, that comes from the mahogany tree.
    The table is made of mahogany, giving it an elegant look.
    La mesa está hecha de caoba, lo que le da un aspecto elegante.
    Large tree, native to tropical America.
    The mahogany can reach heights of over 50 meters.
    El caoba puede alcanzar alturas superiores a 50 metros.

    Etymology

    The term 'caoba' comes from the Taino 'kóab', which refers to the tree.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mahogany wood
    Wood used in the manufacture of luxury furniture.
    madera de caoba
    mahogany furniture
    Furniture made of mahogany, considered of high quality.
    muebles de caoba
    mahogany color
    Reddish-brown hue resembling mahogany wood.
    color caoba

    Related Words

    cabinetmaking
    Art of making fine furniture.
    ebanistería
    wood
    Material obtained from trees.
    madera
    tropical
    Related to the warm and humid regions of the planet.
    tropical

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in the context of luxurious furniture.
    That sofa is true mahogany; it must be very expensive!
    Ese sofá es una verdadera caoba, ¡debe ser muy caro!
    Used to refer to something of high quality.
    It's a mahogany idea; it will definitely look great.
    Es una idea de caoba, definitivamente se verá genial.