Cúpula (en. Dome)

/ˈku.pu.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The upper part of a building that has the shape of a dome.
The dome of the cathedral is impressive.
La cúpula de la catedral es impresionante.
An organ in the brain that regulates functions such as memory and emotion.
The study of the cerebral dome is fundamental in neuroscience.
El estudio de la cúpula cerebral es fundamental en neurociencia.
The highest authority in an organization.
The party's dome met to discuss new strategies.
La cúpula del partido político se reunió para discutir las nuevas estrategias.

Etymology

From Latin 'cúpula', diminutive of 'cupa' which means 'cube' or 'container'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under the dome
referring to the realm of an organization or power structure.
bajo la cúpula
ice dome
a term used to describe ice formations in the atmosphere.
cúpula de hielo

Related Words

dome
Architectural structure shaped like a hemisphere.
dome
structure
Arrangement and organization of the elements of a whole.
estructura

Slang Meanings

Dome as a concept of a closed power group.
In that company, they only accept those from the dome.
En esa empresa solo aceptan a los de la cúpula.
Referring to influential people in a field.
The dome decided to change the rules.
Los de la cúpula decidieron cambiar las reglas.