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noun

la cabaña

cabin

Casa pequeña y sencilla, hecha muchas veces de madera, en el campo o en la montaña.

Definition & meaning

A cabaña refers to a small, simple house or shelter, typically located in a rural or natural setting. Depending on the context, it can have two main nuances:

  1. A rustic dwelling: A small cabin, cottage, or hut made of simple materials like wood or stone, often found in forests, mountains, or near a beach, used as a temporary or vacation residence.
  2. A pen or enclosure: In an agricultural context, it refers to a shelter or a pen where livestock (such as sheep or cattle) are kept or sheltered from the elements.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a feminine noun (la cabaña, las cabañas).
  • Word origin: It comes from the Late Latin word capanna, which is believed to be of Celtic origin. It shares the same root as the English word "cabin."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Choza : A more primitive or dilapidated hut.
  • Refugio : A place that provides shelter or protection.
  • Caseta : A small house or stand, often used for storage or as a temporary post.
  • Barraca : A simple shack or shed, often constructed with light materials.

Antonyms:

  • Palacio : A palace, representing a large, grand, and luxurious dwelling.
  • Mansión : A large and imposing residence, contrasting with the simplicity and small size of a cabaña.

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Examples

Nos quedamos en una cabaña de madera cerca del lago.noun

We stayed in a wooden cabin near the lake.

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