Castillos (en. Castles)

kas-TEE-yos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Construction intended for the defense and residence of the nobility.

The medieval castle is in perfect condition.

El castillo medieval se encuentra en perfecto estado.

Building or fortress, typically with towers and walls.

Castles are a symbol of feudal architecture.

Los castillos son un símbolo de la arquitectura feudal.

Structure that has a form similar to a castle but on a smaller scale.

The children built sandcastles on the beach.

Los niños construyeron castillos de arena en la playa.

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

castles in the air

Ideas or dreams that are unrealistic or unfeasible.

castillos en el aire

there is no castle that cannot be taken

Any place or position can be vulnerable.

no hay castillo que no pueda ser tomado

castle

English word that refers to a castle.

castle

fortress

Construction intended for defense.

fortaleza

tower

Tall structure that is part of a castle or fortress.

torre

To make an unrealistic plan.

You’re dreaming, that’s a castle.

Estás soñando, eso es un castillo.

To refer to an illusion or fantasy.

Stop building castles in the air and focus on what’s real.

Deja de construir castillos en el aire y céntrate en lo real.