Establo (en. Barn)

/esˈtaβlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Rural building that provides shelter and care for farm animals.
The stable was full of cows and horses.
El establo estaba lleno de vacas y caballos.
Place where fodder or agricultural tools are stored.
We store the tools in the stable so they don't get damaged.
Guardamos las herramientas en el establo para que no se dañen.
Construction on a farm where livestock is housed.
Every morning I go to the stable to feed the animals.
Cada mañana voy al establo a alimentar a los animales.

Etymology

From Latin 'stable', which means 'stable' or 'dwelling place'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to build a stable
To construct a place to shelter animals.
hacer un establo
to be like in a stable
To be in very messy or dirty conditions.
estar como en un establo

Related Words

horse
Farm animal that can be found in a stable.
caballo
livestock
Group of animals that are raised on a farm.
ganado

Slang Meanings

Messy or dirty place.
This room looks like a stable.
Esta habitación parece un establo.
Chaotic or disorganized situation.
The party turned into a stable after everyone arrived.
La fiesta se volvió un establo después de que todos llegaron.