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    Caverna (en. Cave)

    /kaˈβeɾ.na/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large underground cavity formed naturally or artificially.
    The cave extended for kilometers beneath the mountain.
    La caverna se extendía por kilómetros bajo la montaña.
    Shelter or hiding place, often used in contexts of adventure or mystery.
    The explorers found a hidden cave full of treasures.
    Los exploradores encontraron una caverna oculta llena de tesoros.
    A dark and deep place, sometimes used in philosophical or literary contexts.
    Plato's cave represents the ignorance of men.
    La caverna de Platón representa la ignorancia de los hombres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'caverna', which comes from 'cavus', meaning hollow or cavity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leave the cave
    To discover the truth or realize something that had previously been ignored.
    salir de la caverna
    to live in a cave
    To be isolated from the outside world or reality.
    vivir en una caverna
    cave of dreams
    Reference to an imaginary place where fantasies are unleashed.
    caverna de los sueños

    Related Words

    cave
    Underground space or natural cavity similar to a cave.
    cueva
    grotto
    Cave or cavity with decorative characteristics.
    gruta
    abyss
    Extreme depth or empty space, often related to dangers.
    abismo

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it refers to a place where people gather for new beginnings.
    The old theater has become a cave of cultural innovation.
    El viejo teatro se ha convertido en una caverna de innovación cultural.
    Description of a dark and disorganized place, like a messy room.
    My room looks like a cave after the party.
    Mi habitación parece una caverna después de la fiesta.