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caravana

/kah-rah-VAH-nah/

convoy

A line of three distinct, brightly colored cars driving one behind the other on a winding road in a simple landscape, illustrating a convoy.

A group of vehicles traveling together forms a caravana (convoy).

caravana(noun)

fB1

convoy

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group of vehicles traveling together

,

procession

?

line of people or vehicles

Also:

motorcade

?

official vehicle procession

📝 In Action

La caravana de ayuda humanitaria tardó tres días en llegar a la zona afectada.

B1

The humanitarian aid convoy took three days to reach the affected area.

Había una caravana muy ruidosa celebrando la victoria del equipo.

B1

There was a very loud procession celebrating the team's victory.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • comitiva (entourage)
  • cortejo (procession)

Common Collocations

  • caravana de vehículos – convoy of vehicles
  • caravana de migrantes – migrant caravan

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Even though it ends in '-a', 'caravana' is always a feminine noun, so you use 'la' or 'una' with it.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use with 'De'

You almost always specify what the group is made of using 'de' (of), such as 'caravana de coches' (car convoy) or 'caravana de camellos' (camel caravan).

A simple white and blue travel trailer (caravan or RV) parked on green grass next to a large oak tree.

A travel trailer or RV is also called a caravana.

caravana(noun)

fA2

caravan

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travel trailer or RV

Also:

trailer

?

towed vehicle for living

,

camper

?

recreational vehicle

📝 In Action

Pasaremos las vacaciones en una caravana cerca de la playa.

A2

We will spend our vacation in a caravan (RV/trailer) near the beach.

Necesitas un coche potente para remolcar esta caravana.

B1

You need a powerful car to tow this trailer.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • casa rodante (mobile home (common in LatAm))
  • autocaravana (motorhome (self-propelled))

Common Collocations

  • camping de caravanas – caravan park/campsite
  • alquilar una caravana – to rent a caravan

❌ Common Pitfalls

Towed vs. Driven

Mistake: "Using 'caravana' for a large, self-propelled RV in Spain."

Correction: In Spain, 'caravana' usually means the towed trailer. For a motorhome (the self-driving type), use 'autocaravana'.

A close-up illustration of a single, simple golden hoop earring hanging from a stylized human earlobe.

In some regions, jewelry worn on the ear, like this earring, is referred to as a caravana.

caravana(noun)

fB2

earring

?

jewelry worn on the ear

Also:

dangle earring

?

long, hanging jewelry

📝 In Action

Perdí una de mis caravanas favoritas en el concierto.

B2

I lost one of my favorite earrings at the concert.

Ella siempre lleva caravanas grandes y llamativas.

B2

She always wears big, flashy earrings.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pendiente (earring (general term))
  • arete (earring (common in Mexico/Caribbean))

Common Collocations

  • par de caravanas – pair of earrings

⭐ Usage Tips

Use 'Pendiente' Globally

If you are unsure of the region, use the word 'pendiente' for earring, as it is understood almost everywhere in the Spanish-speaking world.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: caravana

Question 1 of 2

Which English word is NOT a correct translation for 'caravana' depending on the region or context?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

autocaravana(motorhome) - noun
caravanista(caravan/RV enthusiast) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I distinguish between the 'convoy' meaning and the 'RV' meaning?

The context usually makes it clear. If you see 'una caravana de' followed by a plural word (like 'coches' or 'personas'), it means 'convoy' or 'procession.' If it's used with verbs like 'alquilar' (to rent) or 'acampar' (to camp), it refers to the recreational vehicle.

Can I use 'caravana' for a motorhome (the kind you drive)?

In Spain, it's best to use 'autocaravana' for the self-driving vehicle and reserve 'caravana' for the towed trailer. In other regions, the distinction is less strict, but 'autocaravana' is always safer for the driven vehicle.