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    Pesebre (en. Nativity scene)

    /pe'se.bɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Structure used to feed animals, especially livestock.
    Example Sentence: The farmer filled the manger with hay.
    El granjero llenó el pesebre con heno.
    Definition: Representation of the birth of Jesus at Christmas.
    Example Sentence: The children placed the figures in the manger for the festivities.
    Los niños colocaron las figuras en el pesebre para las festividades.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'praesepium', which means stable or manger.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: to make a manger
    Common Phrase Meaning: To create a representation of the birth of Jesus.
    hacer un pesebre
    Common Phrase: Christmas manger
    Common Phrase Meaning: Traditional structure used during Christmas.
    pesebre navideño

    Related Words

    Related Word: star of Bethlehem
    Related Word Description: Star that guided the Magi to the manger where Jesus was born.
    estrella de Belén
    Related Word: Christmas
    Related Word Description: Annual celebration that commemorates the birth of Jesus.
    navidad

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: In some contexts, it is used to refer to a very humble or messy place.
    Slang Example: His house is a true manger.
    Su casa es un verdadero pesebre.