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    Fosa (en. Pit)

    /ˈfosa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Hollow or cavity made in the ground.
    The farmer made a pit to store water.
    El agricultor hizo una fosa para almacenar agua.
    Grave or burial place where several corpses are buried.
    The mass grave is located in the cemetery.
    La fosa común se encuentra en el cementerio.
    Cavern where things are hidden or stored.
    We found a pit full of ancient treasures.
    Encontramos una fosa llena de tesoros antiguos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fossa', meaning 'excavation' or 'hole'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    septic tank
    Underground deposit for the treatment of wastewater.
    fosa séptica
    mass grave
    Place where several people are buried, often in conflict situations.
    fosa común
    to throw into the pit
    To abandon someone or something in a difficult situation.
    echar en la fosa

    Related Words

    grave
    Place where a person is buried.
    tumba
    hole
    Deep hole in the ground.
    hoyo
    cavity
    Hollow or empty space in an object or in the ground.
    cavidad

    Slang Meanings

    Car in poor condition or abandoned.
    That car is a wreck, it's worthless.
    Ese auto es una fosa, no sirve para nada.
    A complicated or desperate situation.
    I'm in total dire straits with this project.
    Estoy en una fosa total con este proyecto.