Ramada (en. Ramada)

/raˈmaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Structure made of branches and leaves, used for protection from the sun or rain.
The ramada was decorated with lights for the party.
La ramada estaba decorada con luces para la fiesta.
Temporary shelter used in popular celebrations.
At the fairs, there are many ramadas for people to rest.
En las ferias, hay muchas ramadas para que la gente pueda descansar.
Rustic construction used especially during the festivities of La Fiesta de la Ramada.
Every year ramadas are built in honor of tradition.
Cada año se construyen ramadas en honor a la tradición.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'ramata', which means covered by branches.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to set up a ramada
To build a temporary structure for gathering or celebration.
hacer una ramada
summer ramada
Structure used in summer celebrations.
ramada de verano
party ramada
Temporary shelter used in festivities.
ramada de fiesta

Related Words

branch
Part of a branch that separates from the trunk.
ramal
branching
Action of branching or forming branches.
ramificación
foliage
Set of branches.
ramaje

Slang Meanings

Outdoor party under a ramada.
The ramada this weekend was amazing.
La ramada de este fin de semana fue increíble.
Informal social gathering.
We're going to set up a ramada at my house on Saturday.
Vamos a hacer una ramada en mi casa el sábado.