caste

BrE /kɑːst/ AmE /kæst/

noun en → es

1 SOCIAL GROUP B2

a system of dividing society into different groups, especially in India, where people are born into a particular group and cannot change it.

casta

  • the caste system

Collocations caste system · caste society

  • The caste system in India is based on birth.

    El sistema de castas en la India se basa en el nacimiento.

2 THEATER C1

the part of a stage where actors stand when they are speaking to the audience.

escenario, tarima

  • on/upon the cast(e)

Collocations stand on the cast(e) · take a position on the cast(e)

  • The actor stood on the cast(e) to deliver his lines.

    El actor se paró en el escenario para recitar sus líneas.

3 FISHERY C1

a group of fishing nets or a single large net.

red, red de pesca

  • cast(e) of nets

Collocations throw out the cast(e) · haul in the cast(e)

  • The fishermen threw out their cast(e) and waited for a catch.

    Los pescadores lanzaron su red y esperaron la captura.