noun

la carpa

tent

Tela grande que se pone afuera para cubrir o dar sombra, o casa de tela para dormir en el campo.

The word "carpa" has two primary meanings depending on the context:

Tent: A temporary shelter made of canvas, plastic, or fabric supported by poles and ropes, used for camping, events, or circuses.
Carp: A type of freshwater fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae, often found in lakes and rivers.

Grammar: This is a feminine noun ("la carpa").
Etymology:
- In the sense of "tent," the word likely derives from the Latin carrus (wagon), as traveling groups (like circuses) would use the covers of their wagons as temporary shelters.
- In the sense of the "fish," it derives from the Late Latin carpa.

Synonyms (for tent):

Synonyms (for fish):

Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for these physical objects or living creatures.

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Montamos una carpa en el parque para el picnic.noun

We set up a tent in the park for the picnic.

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