Carola (en. Carola)

/kaˈro.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A type of flower also known as a carnation.
The carola in my garden bloomed a little earlier than expected.
La carola de mi jardín floreció un poco antes de lo esperado.
A song or folk melody.
They asked him to sing a carola at the party.
Le pidieron que cantara una carola en la fiesta.
An informal term to refer to a moment of fun or entertainment.
That carola was very entertaining and everyone enjoyed it.
Esa carola fue muy entretenida y todos disfrutaron.

Etymology

The term 'carola' comes from the Latin 'carola', a diminutive of 'carmen', which means song.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sing a carola
To interpret a song or a folk melody.
cantar una carola
to have fun
To have fun or enjoy an entertaining activity.
hacer carola

Related Words

song
Musical composition that can be sung.
canción
garden
Land where plants and flowers are cultivated.
jardín

Slang Meanings

Moment of joy or fun.
The party turned into a real carola.
La fiesta se volvió una verdadera carola.
Term used to refer to something that is considered entertaining.
That movie was a carola, we laughed a lot.
Esa película fue una carola, nos reímos mucho.