Spanish Conversation · Level 69
60 words
Spanish word
jaula
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈxau̯la/
Meaning
- feminine nouncage
Example
Compré una jaula nueva para mi loro.
I bought a new cage for my parrot.
More examples
Cada semana limpio la jaula para que el loro esté sano.
Every week I clean the cage to keep the parrot healthy.
Core concept
Barred enclosure for keeping or transporting birds.
Common phrases
limpiar la jaula
clean the cage
sacar al pájaro de la jaula
take the bird out of the cage
poner alimento en la jaula
put food in the cage
Similar words
transportín: Encloses pets in a ventilated, portable box with a handle for carrying during travel.
acuario: Houses fish and aquatic animals in a glass or acrylic water-filled tank.
Definition in Spanish
Estructura de barras o malla destinada a encerrar a un animal, especialmente aves, para su cuidado, transporte o exposición.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes from Latin cavea 'hollow, enclosure', passing through medieval Romance forms to become jaula.
Usage tips
- Jaula usually implies a small, portable cage, while larger or farm enclosures are called jaulón, corral, or recinto.