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    Castillo (en. Castle)

    kas-tee-yo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Large, fortified, and defensive building, usually with towers.
    The medieval castle is located on top of the mountain.
    El castillo medieval se encuentra en lo alto de la montaña.
    Important residence of a noble or king.
    The count's castle is famous for its banquets.
    El castillo del conde es famoso por sus banquetes.
    Construction often used in board games, such as chess.
    The player moved his castle to protect the king.
    El jugador movió su castillo para proteger al rey.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'castellum', which means small castle or fortress.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    house of cards
    An unstable structure or plan that is easy to knock down.
    castillo de naipes
    to throw away the castle
    Wasting resources or effort on something fragile or ephemeral.
    tirar el castillo
    castle in the air
    An unachievable plan or a fantasy.
    castillo en el aire

    Related Words

    walls
    Walls that surround and protect a castle.
    murallas
    tower
    Tall and narrow structure that is part of a castle.
    torre
    moat
    Trench filled with water that surrounds a castle for its defense.
    foso

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a complicated or convoluted situation.
    To be in a castle when you don't know how to get out of the mess.
    Estar en un castillo cuando no sabes cómo salir del lío.
    To represent someone with qualities of nobility in a group.
    He is always the castle of the group, defending his friends.
    Él siempre es el castillo del grupo, defendiendo a sus amigos.