Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| establo | /esˈtablo/ | masculine |
| cuadra | /ˈkwadɾa/ | feminine |
| caballeriza | /kabaʝeˈɾiθa/ | feminine |
| caballericero | /kabaʝeɾiθeɾo/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /kabaʝeɾiseɾo/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
When you are referring to a building for horses, you can use several different nouns. You can use establo, cuadra and caballeriza. Note that these are distinct from the related adjective estable, which means relatively unchanging.
Which one should you use?
While several words exist for a stable, caballeriza is a more formal or specialized term specifically for horse stables, often implying a more professional or high-end facility. The word caballeriza is also frequently used in its plural form, caballerizas, to refer to a stable complex.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word firme can be used to express stability.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun caballeriza is frequently used in its plural form, caballerizas, to refer to a stable complex.
How do you pronounce it?
{'ipa': '/esˈtablo/'}
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often confuse the noun establo (a building) with the adjective estable (stable/steady) because they look similar.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, particularly in urban contexts, the word cuadra has evolved to mean a 'city block', moving away from its original stable-related roots.
- The word caballero, meaning 'gentleman', shares the same root as caballeriza, reflecting the historical link between nobility and horse ownership.
- The word cuadra comes from the Latin word for 'square', which is why it is used to refer to the small, often square-shaped partitions or stalls within a stable.
Examples in context
- Este establo tiene 12 puestos.This stable contains twelve stalls.This sentence is useful for describing the capacity of an establo.Tatoeba #5905793 by albrusgher, translation #57530 by CM
- Tom no tuvo más alternativa que ayudar a Mary a limpiar el establo.Tom had no other choice than to help Mary clean out the stable.This sentence shows how someone might help to clean an establo.Tatoeba #1481536 by marcelostockle, translation #1028797 by CK
- Cualquier burro puede destrozar un establo, pero se necesita un carpintero para construirlo.Any donkey can destroy a stable, but you need a carpenter to build it.This sentence uses establo in the context of construction and destruction.Tatoeba #882700 by Shishir, translation #10039057 by espamatics
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are visiting a farm.
- Javier¿Dónde está el caballo, Sofía?Where is the horse, Sofía?
- SofíaEstá descansando en el establo.He is resting in the stable.
- JavierEl establo de este lugar es hermoso.The stable in this place is beautiful.
- SofíaSí, Javier, es muy acogedor.Yes, Javier, it is very cozy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stable” translations and entries establo, cuadra, caballeriza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caballeriza, cuadra, establo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
