Jaulas (en. Cages)

/ˈxaulas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Closed structure where animals are kept.

The birdcages are in the garden.

Las jaulas de los pájaros están en el jardín.

Container that limits the movement of a living being.

The bunny's cage is very comfortable.

La jaula del conejito es muy cómoda.

Construction used in zoos to display animals.

Lions live in large cages at the zoo.

Los leones viven en jaulas grandes en el zoológico.

From the Latin 'cāula', which means small cell or prison.

to be caged

To feel trapped or limited in a situation.

estar enjaulado

golden cage

A comfortable life but without freedom.

jaula de oro

to exit the cage

To free oneself from restrictions.

salir de la jaula

bird

Animal that usually lives in cages.

pájaro

bunny hutch

Specific cage for rabbits.

conejera

fish tank

Container used for fish, similar to a cage.

pecera

To be trapped in a difficult situation.

I feel like I'm in a cage, unable to get out of this routine.

Me siento como en una jaula, sin poder salir de esta rutina.

Temporary refuge in a complicated situation.

When things get complicated, sometimes it's better to be in a safe cage.

Cuando las cosas se complican, a veces es mejor estar en una jaula segura.