This is the 10058th most frequent Spanish word.
carpas
"Carpas" in English means "tents" or "carps" (fish), depending on context.
Here, 'carpas' refers to 'tents', portable shelters used for outdoor camping.
Las carpas en el campamento están listas para ser usadas.
The tents in the campsite are ready to be used.
In this case, 'carpas' means 'carps', which are fish commonly kept in ponds.
Los niños alimentan a las carpas que habitan en el estanque.
The children feed the carps living in the pond.
Here, 'carpas' again refers to 'carps', in a symbolic context regarding cultural traditions.