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    Tartana (en. Trap)

    /tar'tana/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Animal-drawn vehicle used in the past.
    My grandfather's tartana was a symbol of his life in the countryside.
    La tartana de mi abuelo era un símbolo de su vida en el campo.
    Old or poorly maintained car.
    His car is a real tartana, it no longer works well.
    Su coche es una verdadera tartana, ya no funciona bien.

    Etymology

    The origin of 'tartana' is related to the Arabic term 'tartan', which referred to a type of vehicle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to ride in a tartana
    Traveling in an old or poorly maintained vehicle.
    ir en tartana
    like a tartana
    Referring to something that is deteriorated or in poor condition.
    como una tartana

    Related Words

    cart
    Four-wheeled vehicle used for transportation.
    carro
    coach
    Large vehicle often used for ceremonies.
    carroza

    Slang Meanings

    An old and poorly maintained car.
    That car looks like a tartana, it is no good anymore.
    Ese coche parece una tartana, ya no sirve para nada.
    A person who moves slowly.
    He is so slow that it seems like he is riding in a tartana.
    Él es tan lento que parece que va en tartana.