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    Acrópolis (en. Acropolis)

    /a.kɾo.ˈpo.lis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Elevated area in an ancient city that serves as a religious and political center.
    The Acropolis of Athens is a magnificent example of classical architecture.
    La Acrópolis de Atenas es un ejemplo magnífico de la arquitectura clásica.
    Set of temples and monuments built in an acropolis.
    The beauty of the temples in the acropolis attracts thousands of tourists each year.
    La belleza de los templos en la acrópolis atrae a miles de turistas cada año.
    Place of great historical and cultural importance in a city.
    The acropolis of Carthage is a crucial archaeological site for understanding the history of the region.
    La acrópolis de Cartago es un sitio arqueológico crucial para entender la historia de la región.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Greek 'akropolis', which means 'high city'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to visit the acropolis
    To go see the temples and monuments in the elevated area of an ancient city.
    visitar la acrópolis
    the acropolis of Athens
    Specifically referring to the famous elevation in Athens that contains the Parthenon.
    la acrópolis de Atenas
    history of the acropolis
    Study of historical events related to the architecture and culture in the acropolis.
    historia de la acrópolis

    Related Words

    temple
    Religious structure dedicated to a god or goddess.
    templo
    art
    Creative expression in various manifestations, including the architecture of the acropolis.
    arte
    archaeology
    Science that studies past cultures through their material remains.
    arqueología

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to a privileged or important place in an urban context.
    At the party, his house was the acropolis where everyone wanted to be.
    En la fiesta, su casa era la acrópolis donde todos querían estar.
    Metaphor for a situation of power or authority.
    After getting the promotion, he feels like the king of the acropolis in his office.
    Tras conseguir el ascenso, se siente como el rey de la acrópolis en su oficina.