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    Zayas (en. Zayas)

    /ˈsaias/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A high place that serves as a refuge.
    The zayas are ideal for escaping storms.
    Las zayas son ideales para escapar de las tormentas.
    Elevated land where various products are cultivated.
    The zayas of the town are famous for their fruit production.
    Las zayas del pueblo son famosas por su producción de frutas.
    Places where worship ceremonies are performed.
    Ancestral rituals were conducted in the zayas.
    En las zayas se llevaban a cabo rituales ancestrales.

    Etymology

    The word 'zayas' comes from the Latin 'sagia', which refers to an elevated place.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to spend the night in the zaya
    to stay overnight in a high or safe place.
    pasar la noche en la zaya
    to climb to the zaya
    to go to a high place in search of safety or comfort.
    subir a la zaya

    Related Words

    sierra
    A chain of mountains that can include zayas.
    sierra
    altiplano
    An expanse of elevated land.
    altiplano

    Slang Meanings

    Safe and private place
    We always meet in the zaya to talk privately.
    Siempre nos encontramos en la zaya para hablar a solas.
    Cultivated land
    That field in the zaya produces the best harvest.
    Ese campo en la zaya produce la mejor cosecha.