How to Say "cave" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cave” is “cueva” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
natural underground chamber
Examples
Exploramos una cueva oscura y profunda en la montaña.
We explored a dark and deep cave in the mountain.
Los murciélagos viven en las cuevas durante el día.
Bats live in caves during the day.
La entrada de la cueva estaba oculta por rocas.
The cave entrance was hidden by rocks.
Gender Check
Remember that 'cueva' is a feminine noun, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives: 'la cueva' (the cave), 'una cueva grande' (a big cave).
Mixing up Gender
Mistake: “El cueva”
Correction: La cueva. Even though it ends in '-a', always confirm the gender for new nouns.
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