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corral

English translation of corral

corral

The Spanish word 'corral' translates to 'corral' in English. In both languages, it refers to an enclosure or pen for livestock, particularly cattle or horses, on a farm or ranch. It's an outdoor space surrounded by fencing where animals are kept. It can also be used metaphorically in English to suggest a situation where someone is being tightly controlled or confined.


Example sentences using: corral

El granjero tiene un gran corral

English translation of El granjero tiene un gran corral

The farmer has a large corral

This sentence uses 'corral' to denote a farmer’s possession and the size of it.

La vaca está en el corral

English translation of La vaca está en el corral

The cow is in the corral

This is a simple sentence that illustrates the use of 'corral' to indicate a location where an animal, in this case a cow, is situated.

Cierra la puerta del corral

English translation of Cierra la puerta del corral

Close the corral door

In this sentence, 'corral' is used to denote a specific place, the door of which needs to be closed.

El corral está lleno de cabras

English translation of El corral está lleno de cabras

The corral is full of goats

This example illustrates the use of 'corral' as a place that can contain a multitude of animals.

El caballo escapó del corral

English translation of El caballo escapó del corral

The horse escaped from the corral

This sentence uses 'corral' to paint a picture of a scenario where a horse has managed to escape from its enclosure.

Construyeron un corral para las gallinas

English translation of Construyeron un corral para las gallinas

They built a corral for the chickens

This sentence shows the use of 'corral' to describe a structure that has been created for the purpose of housing chickens.

El cerdo está sucio porque se revolcó en el corral

English translation of El cerdo está sucio porque se revolcó en el corral

The pig is dirty because it rolled in the corral

In this example, 'corral' defines a place associated with the condition of the pig.

El corral debe ser limpiado

English translation of El corral debe ser limpiado

The corral needs to be cleaned

This sentence uses 'corral' reflecting a need for an action or maintenance, specifically cleaning.

El corral está cerca del granero

English translation of El corral está cerca del granero

The corral is near the barn

This example showcases how 'corral' can be used in reference to other locations.

Los caballos se sienten libres corriendo en el corral

English translation of Los caballos se sienten libres corriendo en el corral

The horses feel free running in the corral

In this sentence, 'corral' denotes a place where horses can exercise and display their freedom.

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