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    Latorre (en. The tower)

    /laˈto.re/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A tall construction, used in ancient times as a fortress or watchtower.
    The tower of the castle can be seen from miles away.
    La latorre del castillo se ve desde millas de distancia.
    A structure used for telecommunications activities.
    The mobile phone tower improves the signal in the area.
    La latorre de telefonía móvil mejora la señal en la zona.
    A religious building in some towns.
    The church tower is a landmark for the inhabitants.
    La latorre de la iglesia es un punto de referencia para los habitantes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'turris', meaning tower.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go up to the tower
    To refer to ascending to a high place with perspective.
    subir a la torre
    to go down from the tower
    To refer to descending from an elevated position.
    bajar de la torre

    Related Words

    torreón
    A very tall tower built for fortification.
    torreón
    atalaya
    Tower or elevated point used for watching.
    atalaya
    talud
    Land that presents a slope, often adjacent to a tower.
    talud

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to something impressive.
    That house is a latorre, how big!
    Esa casa es una latorre, ¡qué grande!
    Figurative use to refer to a person who feels powerful or dominant.
    Don't think of yourself as a latorre just because you have a little money.
    No te creas una latorre solo porque tienes un poco de dinero.