el cabo
cape · corporal · end · after · carry out
Es la parte final o extremo de algo, como una cuerda o una tierra que se adentra en el mar. También puede ser un rango militar bajo.
The Spanish word "cabo" has multiple meanings depending on the context. Here is an explanation of its most common uses:
1. Geographical meaning:
- Meaning: Cabo refers to a cape in geographic terms, meaning a point or piece of land that juts out into a body of water, usually the sea.
- Example: El Cabo de Hornos (Cape Horn)
- Synonyms: punta, promontorio (both mean point or promontory)
- Antonyms: bahía (bay), cala (cove)
2. Military meaning:
- Meaning: In military context, "cabo" is a rank equivalent to corporal.
- Example: El cabo mandó a los soldados (The corporal commanded the soldiers)
- Synonyms: sargento (sergeant) — though sargento is a higher rank, there's no strict synonym; corporal rank titles differ by language systems.
- Antonyms: soldado (private), teniente (lieutenant)
3. Other meanings:
- End or tip: It can also mean the end or extremity of something, such as the end of a rope or a cable.
- Example: Agarra el cabo de la cuerda (Grab the end of the rope)
- Synonyms: extremo, punta
Summary Table
| Meaning | Description | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape (geographical) | Land jutting into water | punta, promontorio | bahía, cala |
| Military rank | Corporal rank in the army | no exact synonym | soldado, teniente |
| End or tip (of object) | Tip or end of a rope or cable | extremo, punta | - |
The word "cabo" is quite versatile, so its specific meaning usually comes from the context in which it is used.
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Examples
Al final del día, llegamos al cabo de la isla.noun
At the end of the day, we arrived at the cape of the island.
El cabo los visitó en el cuartel esta mañana.noun
The corporal visited them at the barracks this morning.
El cabo de la cuerda está deshilachado.noun
The end of the rope is frayed.
El cabo habló con el jefe en la oficina.noun
The corporal spoke with the boss in the office.
Al cabo de una hora, llegamos a casa.noun
After an hour, we arrived home.
Al fin llevamos el plan a cabo con éxito.noun
In the end, we successfully carried out the plan.
El cabo ordenó a los soldados formar una fila.noun
The corporal ordered the soldiers to form a line.
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