jaula
“jaula” means “cage” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
cage
Also: birdcage, hutch
📝 In Action
El pájaro canta todo el día dentro de su jaula.
A1The bird sings all day inside its cage.
Necesitamos una jaula grande para transportar al perro.
A2We need a large cage to transport the dog.
La jaula del león era de acero reforzado.
B1The lion's cage was made of reinforced steel.
trap, enclosure/framework
Also: shaft cage
📝 In Action
Siente que su trabajo es una jaula de la que no puede escapar.
B1She feels her job is a cage (a trap) from which she cannot escape.
El coche de carreras tenía una jaula antivuelco para la seguridad del piloto.
B2The race car had a roll cage for the driver's safety.
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Quick Quiz: jaula
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'jaula' in its figurative (non-literal) sense?
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The word 'jaula' comes from the Arabic word 'ḥawla,' which means 'surrounding' or 'enclosure.' This shows the word's original meaning was related to something that holds or contains.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'jaula' only refer to cages for small pets?
No. While often used for small birds or pets, 'jaula' is the general term for any cage, including large enclosures for zoo animals (like lions or tigers) or even protective frameworks in vehicles (roll cages).
Is 'jaula' ever masculine?
'Jaula' is strictly a feminine noun. You must always use feminine articles ('la jaula', 'una jaula').