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    Foso (en. Pit)

    /ˈfoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An excavation made in the ground, generally rectangular in shape, used for various purposes.
    The moat around the castle served as a defense against invaders.
    El foso alrededor del castillo servía como defensa contra los invasores.
    A hole or depression that forms in the ground.
    Be careful with that pit; you could trip and fall.
    Cuidado con ese foso; podrías tropezar y caer.
    In some sports, such as motorsports, it can refer to an area designated for pit stops.
    The car entered the pit to change tires.
    El coche entró al foso para cambiar neumáticos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fossus', which means 'excavated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to know what is in the pit
    To know something deeply or to be aware of a complicated situation.
    saber lo que hay en el foso
    leave in the pit
    To abandon someone in a difficult or unfavorable situation.
    dejar en el foso

    Related Words

    fossophile
    A person who has a fondness for excavations or fossils.
    fossófilo
    fossil
    Remains or imprint of a prehistoric organism, often found in a pit.
    fossil

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, 'pit' can refer to a complicated or problematic situation.
    I ended up in a financial pit after losing my job.
    Quedé en un foso financiero tras perder mi trabajo.
    Used in youth slang, it can mean a place or situation where things are not going well.
    That party was a pit, there was nobody there.
    Esa fiesta fue un foso, no había nadie.