Carpas (en. Koi)

/ˈkaɾ.pas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A portable structure made of canvas or other material, supported by poles, used for protection from rain or sun.

We set up a tent in the garden for the party.

Montamos una carpa en el jardín para la fiesta.

A shelter used for camping or outdoor activities.

We stayed overnight in the tent during the weekend.

Nos quedamos a dormir en la carpa durante el fin de semana.

Circus or event tent.

The circus arrived in town and set up a large tent in the park.

El circo llegó a la ciudad y montaron una gran carpa en el parque.

From Hispano-Arabic 'qarbā', and this from Classical Arabic 'qarbāʔ'.

under the tent

In a protected space or covered by a tent.

bajo la carpa

set up the tent

To set up a tent in a specific location for an event or activity.

levantar la carpa

fair tents

Structures used at fairs or markets to display products.

carpas de feria

awning

A fabric structure held up similarly to a tent, but generally smaller.

toldo

shelter

A space created for the protection of people or things.

refugio

camping

The activity of spending time outdoors, often sleeping in a tent.

acampada

Meeting place or impromptu party under the tent.

We are going to set up a tent at my house to celebrate.

Vamos a hacer una carpa en mi casa para celebrar.

Reference to an informal event or celebration.

There was a tent in the park yesterday, it was great!

Ayer hubo una carpa en el parque, ¡fue genial!