cabria (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"Cabria" is a noun in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/kaˈβɾi.a/

Translation Options into English

1. Galley (nautical context)
2. Reservoir (in hydrology)
3. Hold (of a ship)

Meaning and Usage

The term "cabria" refers to a type of vessel, especially a ship's galley, where food is prepared or stored. It may also refer to specific types of water reservoirs or the hold of a ship, depending on the context.

In general usage, "cabria" is relatively specialized and may be found more frequently in written contexts related to nautical or engineering topics than in oral communication.

Example Sentences

1. La cabria del barco estaba llena de provisiones para el viaje.

2. The galley of the ship was full of supplies for the journey.

3. En la cabria del acueducto se almacenaba agua para el riego.

4. Water was stored in the reservoir of the aqueduct for irrigation.

5. Los marineros trabajaban en la cabria manteniendo todo en orden.

6. The sailors worked in the hold keeping everything in order.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "cabria" does not frequently appear in idiomatic expressions in Spanish, as it is a more technical term. However, it can be used in phrases related to nautical themes:

1. "A buen puerto lleva la cabria" ("To a good port carries the hold.") - This is not a conventional idiom but conveys a sense of successfully transporting supplies where they are needed.
2. "La carga que llevamos asegura que a buen puerto lleva la cabria."

3. "The cargo we carry ensures that the hold goes to a good port."

4. "La cabria no es lo único que se hunde" ("The hold is not the only thing that sinks.") - This phrase can express that not only tangible things can be lost or fail.

5. "En tiempos difíciles, la cabria no es lo único que se hunde."
6. "In tough times, the hold is not the only thing that sinks."

Etymology

The word "cabria" is derived from the old Spanish word "cabría," which itself may trace back to Latin "capra," meaning "goat," used in a nautical sense possibly related to a "holding" place. Its use has evolved to be associated with ships and storage.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Bodega (hold for storage) - Cocina (kitchen - when referring to a galley)

Antonyms: - Despensa (pantry - whereas a "cabria" is for storage on a vessel) - Vacío (empty - when referring to not being used or filled)