Cuarteles (en. Quarters)

/kwarˈteles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Construction or group of constructions where a military body is housed.

Example Sentence: The barracks in the city are guarded by soldiers.

Los cuarteles de la ciudad están custodiados por soldados.

Definition: Place where military operations are organized and directed.

Example Sentence: The headquarters is located in the capital.

El cuartel general se encuentra en la capital.

Definition: Logistic support facilities for the army.

Example Sentence: The barracks provide food and medical care to the soldiers.

Los cuarteles proveen alimentos y médicos a los soldados.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'quartel,' which some associate with 'quarter' or 'garrison.'

Phrase: headquarters

Meaning: Command headquarters of a military force.

cuartel general

Phrase: to be in barracks

Meaning: To be under the orders of a military command.

estar en cuarteles

Phrase: to establish a garrison

Meaning: To establish a place to rest or house troops.

hacer cuartel

Related Word: soldier

Description: A person who is in service to an army.

soldado

Related Word: military

Description: Belonging to the armed forces.

militar

Related Word: command

Description: A group of soldiers with specific functions.

comando

Slang Meaning: Colloquial reference to a group of organized people.

Example: That group is like a barracks, everyone works as a team.

Ese grupo es como un cuartel, todos trabajan en equipo.

Slang Meaning: Used to describe a very crowded meeting place.

Example: The square became a barrack during the festival.

La plaza se volvió un cuartel durante la fiesta.