A small, rustic wooden cabin with a pitched roof, situated in a sunny forest clearing.

cabaña

kah-BAH-nyah

NounfA1

cabin?small wooden house, often for vacations,hut?a very simple, often temporary dwelling

Also:lodge?a small house used by hunters or tourists,shack?if the structure is very poor or dilapidated

📝 In Action

Alquilamos una cabaña en las montañas para esquiar.

We rented a cabin in the mountains to go skiing.

La cabaña de los pastores estaba hecha de piedra y madera.

The shepherds' hut was made of stone and wood.

Soñamos con tener una pequeña cabaña junto al mar.

We dream of having a little cabin by the sea.

Word Connections

Synonyms

choza (hut (more basic))
refugio (shelter)
casita (little house)

Common Collocations

cabaña de madera – wooden cabin
cabaña rústica – rustic cabin
alquilar una cabaña – to rent a cabin

💡 Grammar Points

Gender is Feminine

Remember that 'cabaña' is a feminine word, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la cabaña', 'una cabaña pequeña').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong article

Mistake: "El cabaña"

Correction: La cabaña. Always match the 'la' or 'una' because it is a feminine word.

⭐ Usage Tips

Cabaña vs. Casa

Use 'cabaña' specifically for small, simple, or vacation homes, especially those made of natural materials like wood. 'Casa' is the general word for 'house'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: cabaña

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'cabaña'?

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Word Family

cabañero(cabin owner/keeper (masculine)) - noun

cabañuela(seasonal weather forecasting (small hut reference, specialized meaning)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cabaña' only used for vacation homes?

No, while it is very common for vacation rentals (especially in mountain areas), 'cabaña' can also refer to any small, simple, or temporary dwelling, like a shepherd's hut or a very basic shelter.

How is 'cabaña' different from 'casa'?

'Casa' is the general word for 'house'. 'Cabaña' implies a smaller, simpler, more rustic structure, often built of wood and located away from the city.