Crib in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

normal speech: KOO-nah

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Tips to remember the word “cuna”:
– Associate “cuna” with the word “cradle” since they sound similar and both relate to a baby’s bed.
– Think of the phrase “Cuna para una luna nueva” which means “Crib for a new moon,” using the rhyming of “cuna” and “luna” to help remember the word.
– Visualize a cozy baby crib every time you hear the word “cuna” to cement the meaning in your mind.

Explanations:
– “Cuna” in Spanish is a noun that refers to a baby’s bed or crib, typically a small bed with high, often slatted, moveable sides, suitable for a child who has outgrown a bassinet.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Moisés” – although this specifically refers to a smaller, portable bassinet
– “Catre” – can be used in some contexts to refer to a simple bed or cot, which may include cribs

Alternate meanings and slang:
– In a metaphorical sense, “cuna” can mean the origin or starting place of something, similar to the English term “cradle,” as in “cuna de la civilización” (cradle of civilization).
– In some Spanish-speaking countries, “cuna” might be used colloquially to refer to someone’s social background or upbringing, such as “de cuna,” meaning someone is from a certain level of society (e.g., “de buena cuna” can imply someone is from a well-off or noble family).

Examples of sentences using “cuna”:
– “Mi hermana compró una cuna nueva para su bebé.” (My sister bought a new crib for her baby.)
– “Los antiguos griegos creían que su tierra era la cuna de los dioses.” (The ancient Greeks believed that their land was the cradle of the gods.)
– “Esa familia es conocida por ser de buena cuna, con una larga historia de educación y éxito.” (That family is known for being well-bred, with a long history of education and success.)

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