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A solitary headstone stands on a small, green grassy mound under a bright sky, representing a grave.

tumba

TOOM-bah

nounfA2
grave?burial place,tomb?monumental burial site
Also:sepulchre?archaic or formal setting

📝 In Action

Fueron al cementerio a visitar la tumba de su tía.

A2

They went to the cemetery to visit their aunt's grave.

La arqueóloga descubrió una tumba antigua llena de tesoros.

B1

The archaeologist discovered an ancient tomb full of treasures.

Escribieron un mensaje emotivo en la lápida de la tumba.

B2

They wrote an emotional message on the tombstone of the grave.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sepulcro (sepulchre)
  • fosa (pit, grave)

Common Collocations

  • piedra sepulcral / lápida – tombstone
  • dar con la tumba – to find the grave

Idioms & Expressions

  • cavar su propia tumba – to create one's own downfall

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Reminder

Even though it ends in '-a,' 'tumba' is always a feminine noun, so use 'la' or 'una' before it.

⭐ Usage Tips

Cultural Context

In many Spanish-speaking countries, visiting and maintaining a family member's tumba is a very important tradition, especially around holidays like Día de Muertos.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: tumba

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'tumba' as a noun?

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Word Family

tumbar(to knock down) - verb
tumbado(lying down) - adjective

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.'