tent

• Estructura portátil hecha de tela u otro material, tensada sobre un armazón de postes o varillas, que se usa generalmente para acampar o como refugio temporal. También puede referirse a una cubierta o toldo que protege del sol o la lluvia.

A portable shelter made of fabric or other material stretched over a supporting framework of poles, typically used for camping or temporary accommodation.

1. A1formal

   A portable shelter made of fabric or plastic supported by poles and ropes, used for camping or temporary accommodation.

   Tienda de campaña

   • We pitched our tent near the lake.
   • The tent was large enough to sleep four people.
   • He packed the tent and sleeping bags for the camping trip.

   Sinónimoscanopymarqueepaviliontabernacletepeewigwamyurt

2. Medical tentB1formalmedical

   A temporary structure used in medical emergencies or field hospitals.

   Tienda médica

   • The army set up a medical tent for the injured soldiers.
   • Volunteers worked in the emergency tent after the disaster.
   • The field hospital consisted of several large tents.

• El inglés "tent" es un sustantivo, no un verbo. Designa un refugio portátil de tela u otro material, sostenido por postes y cuerdas.

A noun, not a verb. It refers to a portable shelter made of cloth or other material supported by poles and ropes.

1. To live or stay in a tentB1formal

   To set up and live in a tent, typically for camping or temporary shelter.

   acampar en tienda de campaña

   • We decided to tent in the forest for the weekend.
   • They tented near the river during their hiking trip.
   • The scouts learned how to tent properly in the wilderness.

   Sinónimosbivouaccampencamp

2. To cover or form a tent-like shapeB2formal

   To cover something or form a shape resembling a tent.

   cubrir formando una tienda

   • The nurse tented the wound with a sterile cloth.
   • The fabric tented over the table to protect it from dust.
   • He tented his hands on the desk while thinking.

   Sinónimosarchcanopycoverdrapeencloseenvelopoverhangshelter