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A classic wooden stable with a horse looking out from a stall door.

establo

es-TAH-blo

nounmA2
stable?a building specifically for horses or livestock
Also:barn?general farm building for housing animals,stall?individual compartment for an animal

📝 In Action

El granjero lleva las vacas al establo por la noche.

A1

The farmer takes the cows to the stable at night.

Huele a paja fresca en el establo.

A2

It smells like fresh straw in the stable.

Limpiaron el establo antes de que llegaran los caballos nuevos.

B1

They cleaned the barn before the new horses arrived.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cuadra (stable/block (often for horses))
  • caballeriza (horse stable)
  • galpón (shed/barn (Latin America))

Antonyms

  • pastizal (pasture/open field)

Common Collocations

  • limpiar el establo – to clean the stable
  • establo de madera – wooden barn
  • mozo de establo – stable boy / groomer

💡 Grammar Points

Gender and Articles

Establo ends in -o, making it masculine. Always use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) with it: 'el establo' or 'un establo'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't confuse with 'estable'

Mistake: "Using 'estable' to mean barn."

Correction: Say 'establo'. 'Estable' is an adjective that means 'steady' or 'stable' (like a stable relationship).

⭐ Usage Tips

Different types of barns

While 'establo' is the general word, if you are specifically talking about luxury horse stables, you might hear the word 'caballeriza' instead.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: establo

Question 1 of 2

Which animal would you most likely find in an 'establo'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

estabular(to keep animals in a stable) - verb
estabulación(stabling/housing of animals) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'establo' only for horses?

No, while it is very commonly used for horses, it also refers to buildings for cows, mules, and other farm livestock.

What is the difference between 'establo' and 'granero'?

An 'establo' is primarily for housing animals, whereas a 'granero' (granary/barn) is primarily used for storing grain or hay, though in English 'barn' can cover both.