Cueva

/kweɪvə/ noun

Definition

A Spanish word for 'cave,' referring to a natural underground chamber or hollow space in rock.

Etymology

From Latin 'cavea' meaning cavity or hollow. The same root gives us English 'cave,' 'cavity,' and 'concave,' all describing hollow or sunken spaces.

Kelly Says

Spain is famous for its cuevas like the Cave of Altamira, which contains 36,000-year-old handprints made by prehistoric people—these weren't just shelter, they were art galleries and spiritual spaces.

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