Spanish Conversation · Level 15
87 words
Spanish word
cabina
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈβina/
Meaning
- feminine nounphone booth
Example
¿Dónde está la cabina telefónica?
Where is the phone booth?
More examples
Hay una cabina telefónica junto al parque.
There is a phone booth next to the park.
Core concept
Booth-sized enclosed space used for a single activity, often within a building or vehicle.
Common phrases
cabina telefónica
phone booth
Similar words
cabina telefónica: Public street telephone booth installed for quick use by passersby.
ventanilla: Service window at a counter where cash or documents are exchanged.
quiosco: Small stall or kiosk that sells newspapers, magazines, or snacks.
caseta: Small walk-in shelter used by an attendant to oversee an entrance.
Definition in Spanish
Se refiere a un espacio reducido y cerrado dentro de otro, usado para una tarea concreta como una cabina telefónica o una cabina de pilotaje.
Word origin
Derived from Latin capanna 'hut' through Romance cabane/cabina, the term narrowed in Spanish to a purpose-built small chamber.
Usage tips
- Cabina denotes an internal booth or compartment, while cabaña refers to a standalone cabin or cottage.
Other meanings
- boothnoun
- cockpitnoun
- cabinnoun