cave

S2 W2

BrE /keɪv/ AmE /keɪv/

noun en → es

1 PLACE [singular] A2

a large hole or hollow space in the side of a mountain, under the ground, etc.

cueva

Collocations cave entrance · cave paintings

  • The cave was full of ancient artifacts.

    La cueva estaba llena de artefactos antiguos.

2 HIDE [reflexive] B1

to hide or go to a place where you can be hidden, especially in order to avoid being seen by someone.

esconderse en un lugar oscuro o difícil de alcanzar

Collocations take cover · hide out

  • He took to the caves after being accused of murder.

    Se escondió en las cuevas después de ser acusado de asesinato.

3 SPORT [singular] B2

a sport in which people climb up the sides of caves.

escalada en roca, espeleología

Collocations cave climbing · caving expedition

  • She is an experienced cave climber.

    Ella es una escaladora experimentada en cuevas.

4 COMPUTER [singular] C1

a place on the Internet where people can go to talk or exchange information with each other.

foro, sala de chat en línea

Collocations online cave · virtual cave

  • The website has a special cave for users to discuss their interests.

    El sitio web tiene una sala de chat especial para que los usuarios discutan sus intereses.