tumba
“tumba” means “grave” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
grave, tomb
Also: sepulchre
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Fueron al cementerio a visitar la tumba de su tía.
A2They went to the cemetery to visit their aunt's grave.
La arqueóloga descubrió una tumba antigua llena de tesoros.
B1The archaeologist discovered an ancient tomb full of treasures.
Escribieron un mensaje emotivo en la lápida de la tumba.
B2They wrote an emotional message on the tombstone of the grave.
knocks down, throws down
Also: knock over
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El boxeador tumba a su oponente en el primer asalto.
B1The boxer knocks down his opponent in the first round.
Si no lo sujetas bien, el viento tumba el cartel.
B2If you don't hold it well, the wind knocks over the sign.
¡Tumba esa pared! Necesitamos más espacio.
B1Knock down that wall! We need more space. (Formal command)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: tumba
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Which sentence uses 'tumba' as a noun?
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The noun 'tumba' comes from the Latin word *tumba*, which itself traces back to ancient Greek *túmbos*, meaning 'mound' or 'burial chamber.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'tumba' and 'tumbo'?
'Tumba' is the feminine noun meaning 'grave' OR the verb form for 'he/she/it knocks down.' 'Tumbo' is the verb form for 'I knock down' (yo tumbo).
Does 'tumba' have any informal or slang meanings?
While the noun 'tumba' is standard, the verb 'tumbar' (from which 'tumba' is derived) is often used informally to mean 'to defeat,' 'to fail' (an exam), or 'to put to sleep.'