Spanish word

caravana

Pronunciation

IPA/kaɾaˈβana/

Meaning

  • feminine nountravel trailer

Example

Alquilamos una caravana para ir de viaje este fin de semana.

We rented a travel trailer to go on a trip this weekend.

Illustration for caravana (travel trailer)

More examples

Aparcamos la caravana junto al lago.

We parked the travel trailer by the lake.

Core concept

Towable compact living unit with windows and a door.

Common phrases

  • alquilar una caravana

    rent a travel trailer

  • aparcar una caravana

    park a travel trailer

  • acampar con una caravana

    camp with a travel trailer

Similar words

autocaravana: Motorized vehicle fitted with living amenities for travel and overnight stays.
remolque: Non-motorized trailer unit designed to be towed behind another vehicle.

Definition in Spanish

Remolque diseñado para alojar personas durante viajes, conectado y tirado por un coche.

Word origin

From Persian karvān via Old French caravane and Italian carovana, with the sense shifting from a group of travelers to the vehicle or trailer that houses them.

Usage tips

  • Autocaravana denotes a self-propelled motorhome while caravana refers to a towed trailer, so speakers distinguish the two in conversation.

Other meanings

  • convoynoun
  • caravannoun

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