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    Palenque (en. Palenque)

    /paˈlen.ke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Enclosure or place where a social or cultural activity takes place.
    The palenque was full during the festival celebration.
    El palenque estuvo lleno durante la celebración del festival.
    Space intended for the breeding and exhibition of roosters for fights.
    The rooster breeders gathered at the palenque to showcase their best specimens.
    Los galleros se reunieron en el palenque para mostrar sus mejores ejemplares.
    In some contexts, it refers to a lively party or social event.
    The birthday party turned into quite a palenque.
    La fiesta de cumpleaños se convirtió en todo un palenque.

    Etymology

    The word 'palenque' comes from the old Spanish term that refers to a pen or a stake, related to the root 'palo'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a palenque
    to organize a social or festive event.
    hacer un palenque
    to be a palenque
    to refer to a crowded or lively place.
    ser un palenque

    Related Words

    stick
    elongated and narrow piece of wood.
    palo
    rooster
    male domestic bird, used in fights.
    gallo
    party
    celebration or social event.
    fiesta

    Slang Meanings

    A place where party gatherings are held.
    He went to a palenque over the weekend and it was amazing.
    Fue a un palenque el fin de semana y estuvo increíble.
    Referred to a cockfight.
    The fighters are preparing for the palenque this Saturday.
    Los peleadores se preparan para el palenque de este sábado.