tomb

BrE /tɒm/ AmE /tɑːm/

noun en → es

1 BURIAL SITE [singular] B2

a place where someone is buried, especially a large stone or brick structure above ground

tumba, sepulcro

  • the tomb of somebody

Collocations ancient tombs · graveyard tombs

  • The tomb of Tutankhamun is one of the most famous in Egypt.

    La tumba de Tutankamón es una de las más famosas en Egipto.

2 HISTORICAL SITE [singular] C1

a place where someone famous or important is buried, often visited by tourists and historians

tumba histórica, lugar de enterramiento

  • the tomb of somebody

Collocations historical tombs · royal tombs

  • Visitors come from all over the world to see the tomb of Napoleon.

    Los visitantes vienen de todo el mundo para ver la tumba de Napoleón.