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    Sótano (en. Basement)

    /ˈsótano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Space that is located below ground level in a building, used for storage or as an additional room.
    We keep the bicycles in the basement.
    Guardamos las bicicletas en el sótano.
    Part of a construction that usually has access through stairs.
    The basement of the house has a playroom.
    El sótano de la casa tiene un cuarto de juegos.
    Place related to construction and architectural design.
    The basement was remodeled to be a movie theater.
    El sótano fue remodelado para ser una sala de cine.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'subtānus', indicating a position below.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    basement of a house
    Subterranean space that is usually used for storage or activities.
    sótano de una casa
    to get out of the basement
    Expression that indicates improving an adverse situation.
    salir del sótano
    to live in the basement
    To refer to being in an uncomfortable or low-quality situation.
    vivir en el sótano

    Related Words

    subsoil
    Part of the earth that is below the soil.
    subsuelo

    Slang Meanings

    A way to refer to a situation of suffering or sadness.
    After the breakup, he was in the basement emotionally.
    Después de la ruptura, estaba en el sótano emocionalmente.