Jaula (en. Cage)

/ˈxa.ul.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Structure, usually made of metal or wood, with bars, used to contain animals.

The parrot lives in a cage in my living room.

El-loro vive en una jaula en la sala de mi casa.

Any closed and narrow space, like a prison or an enclosure.

He feels like he is in a cage after being locked up for so long.

Se siente como en una jaula después de estar tanto tiempo encerrado.

Element of protection or isolation that limits the movement of what is inside.

They built a cage to protect the birds from cats.

Construyeron una jaula para proteger a los pájaros de los gatos.

From Latin 'cāula', diminutive of 'cālum', meaning 'enclosure' or 'word related to enclosing'.

to be like in a cage

to feel trapped or restricted in your movements.

estar como en una jaula

gilded cage

a situation of material wealth that limits personal freedom.

jaula de oro

to leave the cage

to free oneself from a restrictive situation.

salir de la jaula

fence

Structure that delineates a piece of land.

cerca

prison

Institution designed to confine people convicted of a crime.

prisión

shelter

Place that offers refuge and protection to people or animals.

albergue

A situation of extreme limitation.

I feel like my job is a cage, I can't be free.

Siento que mi trabajo es una jaula, no puedo ser libre.

An environment where one does not feel comfortable.

This neighborhood is like a cage, no one can move freely.

Este barrio es como una jaula, nadie se puede mover con libertad.