corral
“corral” means “pen” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
pen
Also: farmyard, corral
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Las gallinas duermen en el corral.
A1The chickens sleep in the pen.
El granjero cerró la puerta del corral para que no escaparan las ovejas.
A2The farmer closed the yard gate so the sheep wouldn't escape.
Hay mucho barro en el corral después de la lluvia.
B1There is a lot of mud in the farmyard after the rain.
courtyard theater
Also: corral de comedias
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El Corral de Comedias de Almagro es famoso en todo el mundo.
B2The Almagro Courtyard Theater is famous worldwide.
En el siglo XVII, la gente veía obras de teatro en un corral.
C1In the 17th century, people watched plays in a courtyard theater.
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What is the most likely thing you would find in a 'corral'?
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From the Late Latin word 'currale', meaning a place where 'currus' (carts or carriages) were kept.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'corral' the same in English and Spanish?
Almost! English borrowed 'corral' from Spanish. However, in Spanish, it can also refer to a simple farmyard or even a historical theater, whereas in English it's almost always for livestock.
What is a 'corralito'?
Literally it means 'little pen' or a 'baby's playpen.' However, in Argentina, it famously refers to the 2001 economic measure that prevented people from withdrawing their money from banks.
How do I say 'poultry' using this word?
You use the phrase 'aves de corral', which literally means 'birds of the yard'.