A small, cozy ship cabin compartment featuring a circular porthole looking out onto the ocean, and a neatly made bunk bed.

cabina

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cabin?ship or aircraft compartment,booth?small partitioned area, e.g., telephone booth, voting booth,cockpit?pilot's compartment

Also:changing room?in a store (cabina de probadores),cubicle?small partitioned workspace

📝 In Action

Nuestra cabina en el barco tenía vistas al mar.

Our cabin on the boat had sea views.

El piloto se comunicó con la torre de control desde la cabina.

The pilot communicated with the control tower from the cockpit.

Hay una cabina telefónica antigua justo en la esquina.

There is an old telephone booth right on the corner.

Por favor, usa la cabina para probarte la chaqueta.

Please use the changing room to try on the jacket.

Word Connections

Synonyms

compartimento (compartment)
habitáculo (small compartment)
caseta (small booth/hut)

Common Collocations

cabina de vuelo – flight deck / cockpit
cabina de probadores – fitting room / changing room
cabina telefónica – telephone booth

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun Rule

'Cabina' is a feminine noun, so you must always use feminine articles ('la', 'una') and feminine adjectives with it: 'la cabina pequeña' (the small cabin).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Cockpit/Cabin

Mistake: "Using 'cabina' only for the pilot's area, when 'cabina' can also mean the main passenger area (cabin)."

Correction: To be specific about the pilot's area, use 'cabina de vuelo' or 'cabina del piloto'. For the passenger area, 'cabina' or 'cabina de pasajeros' works.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context is Key

In a clothing store, 'cabina' means 'changing room.' In an airport, it means 'cockpit' or 'cabin.' The situation usually makes the meaning clear.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: cabina

Question 1 of 2

Which English word is NOT a typical translation for 'cabina'?

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Word Family

cabaña(hut, small house) - noun

cabinete(cabinet, small room (formal)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cabina' masculine or feminine?

'Cabina' is always feminine. You must use 'la cabina' or 'una cabina'.

How do I distinguish between the pilot's area and the passenger area on a plane using 'cabina'?

While both areas are sometimes called 'cabina,' the pilot's area is more precisely 'la cabina de vuelo' or 'el puente de mando' (flight deck). The passenger area is often called 'la cabina de pasajeros' or simply 'la cabina'.