establo

Lemma Details

Translation: stable; barn; cowshed

Part of Speech: noun

Etymology: From Latin 'stabulum' meaning 'standing place, stall, enclosure for animals'. The Latin root 'sta-' (to stand) is also found in English words like 'stable', 'station', and 'establish'. The English cognate 'stable' shares both the same meaning and etymology, making this an easy connection for English speakers.

Commonality: 40%

Guessability: 80%

Register: neutral

Mnemonics

  • Think 'establish' + 'lo' - a place established for animals to live
  • Sounds like 'stable' which is exactly what it means
  • Est-ablo = 'is able to' house animals

Related Words, Phrases & Idioms

establear

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establero

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estabulación

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Synonyms

cuadra

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granero

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corral

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Example Wordforms

Cultural Context

In rural Spanish-speaking regions, 'establo' is a common term in agricultural contexts. In Spain and Latin America, traditional farming practices often include buildings specifically designed as 'establos' for housing livestock, particularly cattle.

Easily Confused With

estable

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Commonality: 0%

Explanation: 'Establo' is a noun meaning 'stable/barn' while 'estable' is an adjective meaning 'stable/steady'.

Notes: Both words share the Latin root 'sta-' (to stand), but have evolved to serve different grammatical functions.

Mnemonic: 'Establo' ends with 'o' like many masculine nouns, while 'estable' ends with 'e' like many adjectives.

establecimiento

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Commonality: 0%

Explanation: 'Establo' specifically refers to a building for housing animals, while 'establecimiento' is a broader term meaning 'establishment' or 'business'.

Notes: Both share the same Latin root but 'establecimiento' has a much broader application in modern Spanish.

Mnemonic: 'Establecimiento' is much longer and has a broader meaning, while 'establo' is shorter and more specific to animal housing.