carpa
fem.noun
1. tent, marquee
structure for camping or covering a space
Common combinations
- carpa de circo — circus tent
- carpa de campaña — campaign tent
- Dormimos en una carpa junto al lago.We slept in a tent by the lake.
- La carpa protege del sol y la lluvia.The tent protects from the sun and rain.
- Montaron una carpa para la fiesta.They put up a marquee for the party.
2. carp
freshwater fish
Common combinations
- carpa común — common carp
- carpa dorada — goldfish
- En el estanque hay carpas grandes.There are large carp in the pond.
- La carpa vive en agua dulce.Carp live in fresh water.
- Mi abuelo pescó una carpa.My grandfather caught a carp.
Same root
carpín