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    Coliseo (en. Coliseum)

    /koliˈseo/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    Large building intended for shows, fights, or sporting events.
    The Roman coliseum was an emblematic place for gladiator fights.
    El coliseo romano era un lugar emblemático para las luchas de gladiadores.
    Facility used to host cultural and sporting events.
    Today, a concert is being held at the city's coliseum.
    Hoy se celebra un concierto en el coliseo de la ciudad.
    Synonym for amphitheater, used especially in historical contexts.
    We visited the Greek coliseum, famous for its impressive architecture.
    Visitamos el coliseo griego, famoso por su arquitectura impresionante.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'coliseum', meaning 'amphitheater'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    go to the coliseum
    Attend an important event at a coliseum.
    ir al coliseo
    fight in the coliseum
    Compete in a well-known entertainment venue.
    luchar en el coliseo

    Related Words

    theater
    Building intended for the performance of stage plays.
    teatro
    amphitheater
    Circular construction open in the center, like the coliseum.
    anfiteatro

    Slang Meanings

    It can refer to a very crowded or popular place.
    That place gets packed in the coliseum when there is an event.
    Ese lugar se pone a reventar en el coliseo cuando hay un evento.
    It is sometimes used to describe an intense fight or competition.
    The competition was a true coliseum, no mercy.
    La competencia fue un verdadero coliseo, sin cuartel.