urna
urn
The Spanish word 'urna' translates to 'urn' in English. This word is generally used to refer to a large, often decorative, container, particularly those that are used to hold the ashes of someone who has been cremated. Additionally, 'urna' can also refer to a container used to hold lots or draw tickets in a lottery or vote.
Example sentences using: urna
La urna está llena de votos
The ballot box is full of votes
In this sentence, 'urna' is used in the context of an election, indicating a container where votes are placed.
El vaso tiene una forma similar a una urna
The glass has a shape similar to a urn
In this sentence, 'urna' is used to compare the shape of a vaso (glass or cup) with that of an urn, which can be used to hold various items, not just votes.
En el museo, vimos una urna antigua
In the museum, we saw an ancient urn
In this sentence, 'urna' is used in an historical or cultural context. An 'urna antigua' is an artifact from an earlier time period that is typically displayed in museums.