Also means
carp (fish)
Usage Note
Carpa is the everyday word for a large tent or circus/event marquee, especially in Latin America where tienda de campaña is more common in Spain for a camping tent. It also names the carp fish (Cyprinus carpio). The two senses are unrelated etymologically; context always makes the meaning clear.
Examples
"Montaron una gran carpa para la feria del pueblo."
Natural Translation
They set up a large tent for the village fair.
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