Spanish Conversation · Level 120
60 words
Spanish word
camarote
Pronunciation
IPA/kamaˈɾote/
Meaning
- masculine nouncabin
Example
Compartimos el camarote durante el viaje.
We shared the cabin during the trip.
More examples
El camarote con balcón ofrecía una vista al mar.
The cabin with a balcony offered a view of the sea.
Core concept
Sleeping compartment on a ship that can be private or shared.
Common phrases
camarote doble
double cabin
camarote con balcón
cabin with a balcony
Similar words
cabina: Small enclosed room on a ship or airplane that holds one or a few occupants.
litera: Individual bed within a stacked bunk arrangement, a single berth on ships or trains.
compartimento: Partitioned area inside a vehicle or facility that separates space for people or cargo.
Definition in Spanish
Espacio cerrado dentro de un barco destinado al alojamiento de pasajeros o tripulación para dormir, que puede ir desde una cabina privada hasta un compartimento con literas.
Word origin
The word derives from Latin camera 'room' and in Spanish is used for a chamber aboard a ship where passengers or crew sleep.
Usage tips
- Booking information often indicates whether the camarote is individual or compartido, since ferries commonly offer bunks and shared cabins.
Other meanings
- bunk bednoun