Celada (en. Ambush)

/θeˈlaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A trap or deception aimed at catching or causing harm to someone.

The trap was so well disguised that no one noticed it.

La celada estaba tan bien disimulada que nadie la notó.

In the military context, a tactical position used to surprise the enemy.

They set a trap to ambush the rival troops.

Colocaron una celada para emboscar a las tropas rival.

It derives from the verb 'celar', which means to cover or hide.

to fall into a trap

To be a victim of a deception or trick.

caer en una celada

to prepare a trap

To design a plan to catch someone.

preparar una celada

to be in a trap

To be in a compromising or dangerous situation.

estar en una celada

ambush

The act of surprising someone by attacking from a hidden place.

emboscada

deception

The act of deceiving someone.

engaño

trick

A trick or scheme to achieve an end.

artimaña

The act of being surprised or deceived in an everyday situation.

That night I went to the party and fell into a trap with her questions.

Esa noche fui a la fiesta y caí en una celada con sus preguntas.

A situation in which someone feels trapped or deceived.

I was in a trap when I discovered the truth about her story.

Estaba en una celada cuando descubrí la verdad sobre su historia.