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01-31-2007, 08:19 AM

What is the meaning of covacha in Guatemalan Spanish?

Julio Jaubert · 02-11-2007, 08:55 PM

I don't know in Guatemala, but in Mexico "covacha" means "cueva". Probably it has the same meaning due to Geographical reasons

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03-15-2007, 07:41 AM

Thanks Julio!!

In-House · 03-28-2007, 08:16 AM

And in Argentina, if someone lives in a "covacha", he/she is living in a hovel.

Hebe · 04-03-2007, 11:04 AM

I found this definition, but it might not be what you're looking for

Hope it helps though

Covacha
Poyo de adobes que en tambos o postas y hospitales sirve de cama nada blanda y menos limpia.

SandraT · 04-09-2007, 11:30 AM

La Real Academia de la Lengua Espa�ola says:
1. Cueva peque�a
2. Vivienda o aposento pobre, inc�modo, oscuro, peque�o.

3. trastero.

4. perrera (‖ caseta del perro).

5. Tienda donde se venden comestibles, legumbres, etc.

One of this should apply to Guatemala...

I believe is the second one...small, dark, unconmfortable house (or any place for living with those characteristics)

http://buscon.rae.es/draeI/SrvltCons...3&LEMA=covacha

if you need more info

chapinrico · 01-03-2008, 09:43 AM

I'm Guatemalan....covacha means a small poor house. Usually made from mud bricks and hay. Here's an example of a Guatemalan might say.
"No tengo dinero ni carro, pero mi covachita me mantiene sano"

"I don't have money or a car, but my little house always keeps me safe"

01-31-2007, 08:19 AM	#1
Luciano Posts: n/a	covacha What is the meaning of covacha in Guatemalan Spanish?

02-11-2007, 08:55 PM	#2
Julio Jaubert Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mexico Age: 40 Posts: 217 Rep Power: 618	I don't know in Guatemala, but in Mexico "covacha" means "cueva". Probably it has the same meaning due to Geographical reasons . __________________ Julio Arturo Torres Jaubert English-Spanish and French-Spanish translator

04-03-2007, 11:04 AM	#5
Hebe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Caracas- Venezuela Posts: 825 Rep Power: 1553	I found this definition, but it might not be what you're looking for Hope it helps though Covacha Poyo de adobes que en tambos o postas y hospitales sirve de cama nada blanda y menos limpia. __________________ Hebe ♥ ♫ "*To him whose elastic and vigorous thought keeps pace with the sun, the day is a perpetual morning". Henry David Thrreau"* <O</O <O</O

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03-28-2007, 08:16 AM	#4
In-House Contributing User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 170 Rep Power: 100	And in Argentina, if someone lives in a "covacha", he/she is living in a hovel.

04-09-2007, 11:30 AM	#6
SandraT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Havana,Cuba Posts: 833 Rep Power: 628	La Real Academia de la Lengua Espa�ola says: 1. Cueva peque�a 2. Vivienda o aposento pobre, inc�modo, oscuro, peque�o. 3. trastero. 4. perrera (‖ caseta del perro). 5. Tienda donde se venden comestibles, legumbres, etc. One of this should apply to Guatemala... I believe is the second one...small, dark, unconmfortable house (or any place for living with those characteristics) http://buscon.rae.es/draeI/SrvltCons...3&LEMA=covacha if you need more info

01-03-2008, 09:43 AM	#7
chapinrico Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 24 Rep Power: 19	I'm Guatemalan....covacha means a small poor house. Usually made from mud bricks and hay. Here's an example of a Guatemalan might say. "No tengo dinero ni carro, pero mi covachita me mantiene sano" "I don't have money or a car, but my little house always keeps me safe"

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