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    Caravana (en. Caravan)

    /kaɾaˈβana/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A group of people and vehicles traveling together, usually for a tourist or migratory purpose.
    The caravan of tourists moved slowly down the road.
    La caravana de turistas avanzaba lentamente por la carretera.
    Vehicle or trailer intended to be used as temporary housing.
    We spent the weekend in a caravan at the beach.
    Pasamos el fin de semana en una caravana en la playa.
    In a historical context, a group of merchants traveling together across the desert.
    The caravan of merchants crossed the sands of the desert.
    La caravana de comerciantes cruzó las arenas del desierto.

    Etymology

    The word 'caravana' comes from the Persian 'karwan,' which means group of travelers.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vehicle caravan
    A group of vehicles traveling together.
    caravana de vehículos
    to make a caravan
    Traveling in a group, usually in vehicles.
    hacer caravana
    tourist caravan
    An organized group of tourists traveling alongside a guide.
    caravana turística

    Related Words

    motorhome
    Vehicle that combines transport and housing.
    autocaravana
    migrant caravans
    Groups of people migrating together, often under difficult conditions.
    caravanas de migrantes
    war caravan
    A group of troops moving together.
    caravana de guerra

    Slang Meanings

    A way to refer to a party or celebration involving the movement of a group.
    The caravan of friends went out partying all night.
    La caravana de amigos se fue de fiesta toda la noche.
    Colloquial use to describe a series of consecutive events.
    The caravan of failures has me worried about the future.
    La caravana de fracasos me tiene preocupado por el futuro.