Gárgolas (en. Gargoyles)

/ɡarˈɣolas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A figure-shaped structure used as a drainage system in architecture.

The gargoyles of the cathedral divert rainwater.

Las gárgolas de la catedral desvían el agua de la lluvia.

Carved or sculpted figures that decorate the tops of buildings.

Gargoyles are a distinctive characteristic of Gothic architecture.

Las gárgolas son una característica distintiva del gótico.

An artistic representation that often has religious or monstrous symbolism.

Gargoyles were sometimes used to repel demons.

Las gárgolas a veces se utilizaban para repeler a los demonios.

From the French 'gargouille', which refers to a drain in the shape of a dragon's head or a fantastic being.

to let the gargoyles fly

To do things without thinking about the consequences.

echar a volar las gárgolas

soul gargoyle

A person who stays in one place observing without intervening.

gárgola del alma

water gargoyle

A specific type of gargoyle that serves as a drain.

gárgola de agua

Gothic architecture

An architectural style where gargoyles are commonly used.

arquitectura gótica

figurative

A sculptural element that represents something more than its physical form.

figurativa

A person who is always watching but does not participate.

That guy is a gargoyle at meetings.

Ese tipo es una gárgola en las reuniones.

Someone who cannot be serious and is always joking.

That comedian is a gargoyle, always joking.

Ese comediante es una gárgola, siempre bromeando.