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    Corrales (en. Pens)

    /koˈra.les/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Enclosed spaces used to keep animals, especially livestock.
    The cows are in the corrals waiting to be milked.
    Los vacas están en los corrales esperando a ser ordeñadas.
    Places used for the breaking or handling of animals.
    The rooster is very brave in the corrals.
    El gallo es muy valiente en los corrales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'corralis', meaning 'place where something is enclosed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to herd to the corrals
    To take animals to their pen for control.
    echar a los corrales
    fire corrals
    Expression used to refer to highly dangerous places.
    corrales de fuego

    Related Words

    corrala
    A type of popular dwelling that includes a common patio.
    corrala
    corralito
    Small corral.
    corralito

    Slang Meanings

    A disorganized or problematic place.
    That bar is a corral, and you can't trust anyone.
    Ese bar es un corral y no se puede confiar en nadie.
    A complicated or bad situation.
    The meeting ended in a corral.
    La reunión terminó en un corral.