Cueva (en. Cave)

/ˈkweβa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Natural enclosed space, excavated in rock or earth.

Example Sentence: The cave serves as a refuge for animals.

La cueva sirve de refugio para animales.

Definition: Hole or underground space used by humans.

Example Sentence: The ancients lived in caves.

Los antiguos vivían en cuevas.

Definition: Chamber or room in a mine.

Example Sentence: Gold was found in the cave of the mine.

En la cueva de la mina se encontró oro.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'cāva', which means 'hollow'.

Phrase: to be in the cave

Meaning: To be in a secluded or remote place.

estar en la cueva

Phrase: to come out of the cave

Meaning: To reintegrate into social or public life after a period of isolation.

salir de la cueva

Related Word: grotto

Description: Natural cave with rock formations.

gruta

Related Word: cavern

Description: Large cave or spacious underground area.

caverna

Meaning: Secret or hidden place.

Example: That bar is like a cave; no one knows it exists.

Ese bar es como una cueva, nadie sabe que existe.

Meaning: Social isolation.

Example: Since the pandemic started, he has only been in his cave.

Desde que empezó la pandemia, solo ha estado en su cueva.