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    Castell (en. Castle)

    /kasˈtel/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Tower or fortress in a castle.
    The Montjuïc castell offers spectacular views of the city.
    El castell de Montjuïc ofrece vistas espectaculares de la ciudad.
    Construction used in the tradition of castells in Catalonia.
    Castells are an important part of Catalan popular culture.
    Los castells son una parte importante de la cultura popular catalana.
    In the context of human castells, it refers to a structure of people standing on top of each other.
    The team managed to form a seven-story castell in the competition.
    El equipo logró formar un castell de siete pisos en la competencia.

    Etymology

    From Catalan 'castell', which means 'castle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a castell
    To form a human castle in Catalan culture.
    hacer un castell
    castells of ten
    Reference to the formation of ten-story castells.
    castells de diez
    the tradition of castells
    The tradition of building castells in Catalonia.
    la tradició dels castells

    Related Words

    castellano
    Relating to the Spanish language or the culture of Castilla.
    castellano
    castle
    Defensive structure or residence, similar to a castell.
    castillo
    castellera
    Person who participates in the construction of castells.
    castellera

    Slang Meanings

    An impressive or surprising feat.
    That presentation was a castell, everyone was impressed.
    Esa presentación fue un castell, todos quedaron impresionados.
    A very complicated situation.
    The meeting turned into a castell, no one could agree.
    La reunión se convirtió en un castell, nadie se ponía de acuerdo.