cabana
word
Definition
A cabana is a small, simple shelter or hut, often found near beaches or pools, used for relaxing, changing clothes, or staying out of the sun.
Usage & Nuances
'Cabana' is most commonly used for temporary or semi-permanent shelters by beaches, pools, or resorts—not for regular homes. It can also refer to open-sided tents. In the US, it often means a poolside hut with curtains or shade.
Spanish: cabañaPortuguese (BR): cabanaPortuguese (PT): cabanaChinese (Simplified): 小屋 - (海边)凉棚Chinese (Traditional): 小屋 - (海邊)涼棚Hindi: झोपड़ी (समुद्र किनारे/बगीचे की झोंपड़ी)Arabic: كوخ صغير (في الشاطئ أو الحديقة)Bengali: ক্যাবানা - ছাউনি (সমুদ্র বা সুইমিং পুলের পাশে)Russian: кабана - беседка (пляжная) - шалаш (у бассейна)Japanese: カバナ - 小屋（ビーチやプールのそば）Vietnamese: lều cabana - lều nhỏ bên bãi biển hoặc hồ bơiKorean: 카바나 - 해변가 오두막Turkish: kabana - plaj kulübesiUrdu: کبانا - چھوٹا شیڈ (ساحل یا سویمنگ پول کے قریب)Indonesian: kabana - pondok tepi pantai
Example Sentences
We rented a cabana on the beach.
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The hotel pool had a private cabana for guests.
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They changed their clothes in the cabana.
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Let’s grab some cold drinks and relax in the cabana this afternoon.
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The kids built a makeshift cabana out of towels by the pool.
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If you want some shade, the cabana is the best spot.
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