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    Cuna (en. Cradle)

    /ˈkuna/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Structure designed for a baby to sleep in.
    The baby sleeps in his cradle every night.
    El bebé duerme en su cuna cada noche.
    Figuratively, it refers to the place where someone is raised or grows up.
    This city is the cradle of great artists.
    Esta ciudad es la cuna de grandes artistas.
    Cradle as a symbol of origin or beginning.
    The park is considered the cradle of the ecological movement.
    El parque es considerado la cuna del movimiento ecológico.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cŭna', which means 'cradle' or 'rocking chair'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cradle of humanity
    It refers to the places where human civilization originated.
    cuna de la humanidad
    cradle of civilization
    Term used to describe regions that have been fundamental in social and cultural development.
    cuna de la civilización

    Related Words

    Moses basket
    Type of portable crib.
    moisés
    nest
    Shelter where a bird lives or where a chick develops.
    nido

    Slang Meanings

    Place of origin of a phenomenon or movement.
    The cradle of salsa is in Cuba.
    La cuna de la salsa está en Cuba.
    Situation where one begins their personal or professional development.
    The university was the cradle of his career as a scientist.
    La universidad fue la cuna de su carrera como científico.