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"Gamba" is a noun which is often translated as "shrimp", and "galera" is a noun which is often translated as "galley". Learn more about the difference between "gamba" and "galera" below.
la gamba(
gahm
-
bah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (animal)
a. shrimp (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
En el océano existen diversos tipos de gambas.There are various kinds of shrimps in the ocean.
b. prawn (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Las gambas nacen siendo machos y cambian de sexo más tarde.Prawns are born male and change sex later on.
2. (culinary)
a. shrimp (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Pedí un delicioso cóctel de gambas.I ordered a delicious shrimp cocktail.
b. prawn (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Me das la receta de las gambas al ajillo?Can you give me the recipe for garlic prawns?
3. (colloquial) (limb)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. leg
Vaya gambas que tiene; tan largas y delgaduchas.Those are some legs she has; so long and skinny.
la galera(
gah
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leh
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (nautical)
a. galley
La galera surcaba el mar impulsada por los remeros.The galley sailed through the sea propelled by the oarsmen.
2. (printing)
a. galley
El corrector revisó las galeras del texto e hizo algunas modificaciones.The editor reviewed the galleys of the text and made some changes.
3. (animal)
a. mantis prawn
Tuve la oportunidad de ver galeras y cangrejos ermitaños cuando nadaba en la playa.While swimming at the beach, I got the chance to see mantis prawns and hermit crabs.
4. (culinary)
a. mantis prawn
La galera cocinada con mantequilla es la especialidad de este restaurante malayo.Mantis prawn cooked in butter is the specialty in this Malaysian restaurant.
5. (medicine)
a. hospital ward
Los pacientes que reciben quimioterapia se encuentran en esta galera.The patients who receive chemotherapy are in this hospital ward.
6. (transport)
a. covered wagon
En el pueblo utilizan una galera tirada por caballos para llevar a los turistas.In the village they use a covered wagon pulled by horses to take tourists around.
7. (clothing) (Bolivia) (Paraguay) (Southern Cone)
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Regionalism used in Paraguay
b. derby (round-topped) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La princesa optó por un recogido y una galera con plumas para la boda.The princess opted for an updo and a derby with feathers for the wedding.
c. bowler hat (round-topped) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
En Inglaterra los hombres lucían elegantes galeras y paraguas negros.In England, men used to wear smart black bowler hats and carry umbrellas.
