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

Part of Speech

Caleta is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/kɑˈleta/

Translation Options into English

• Cove
• Inlet
• Small bay

Meaning and Usage

Caleta refers to a small cove or inlet, often used to describe a sheltered coastal area for boats or ships. In Venezuelan context, it may also refer to a specific geographical feature or area. The term can also be used informally to refer to any small enclosed space or nook.

The frequency of use for "caleta" is moderate. It may be seen in both oral speech and written contexts, particularly in discussions about geography, nautical terms, or in tourism. In informal contexts, it could appear in everyday conversation as well.

Example Sentences

1. La caleta es ideal para anclar pequeñas embarcaciones en días de buen tiempo.

2. The cove is ideal for anchoring small boats on nice days.

3. Navegamos hacia la caleta para refugiarnos de la tormenta en alta mar.

4. We sailed to the inlet to take shelter from the storm at sea.

5. En la caleta encontramos una playa tranquila y hermosa.

6. In the cove, we found a beautiful and quiet beach.

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "caleta" can also appear in idiomatic expressions, particularly in specific regional dialects. Here are some examples:

1. Estar en una caleta:
2. Se siente como si estuviera en una caleta fuera del mundo.

3. It feels as if I’m in a cove away from the world.

4. Caleta de secretos:

5. La casa vieja era una caleta de secretos familiares.

6. The old house was a cove of family secrets.

7. Caer en la caleta:

8. Después de varios errores, finalmente cayó en la caleta del arrepentimiento.

9. After several mistakes, he finally fell into the cove of regret.

10. Buscar una caleta:

11. Siempre busco una caleta cuando necesito un lugar tranquilo para pensar.
12. I always look for a cove when I need a quiet place to think.

Etymology

The word caleta comes from the Latin "caleta," a diminutive form of "calamitas," meaning "small" or "little." The term evolved to refer specifically to small coastal areas.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Ensenada (inlet) - Bahía (bay) - Abrigo (shelter)

Antonyms: - Playa (beach) - Costa (coast) - Acantilado (cliff)