Murallas (en. Walls)

/muˈraʎas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Fortified walls that serve to protect cities or castles.

The walls of the old city are a tourist attraction.

Las murallas de la ciudad vieja son un atractivo turístico.

Structures that delimit a space, often used in historical contexts.

The walls of the fortress have withstood the test of time.

Las murallas de la fortaleza han resistido el paso del tiempo.

Walls that prevent passage or access to a place.

They built walls to protect the entrance to the park.

Construyeron murallas para proteger la entrada al parque.

From Latin 'muralis', related to 'murus' which means wall.

to build walls

To build defenses or barriers.

hacer murallas

to break down the walls

To overcome limits or barriers, whether physical or emotional.

romper las murallas

to be among walls

To feel trapped or confined.

estar entre murallas

wall

Structure that forms the wall of a building or enclosure.

muro

fortress

Military construction generally larger than a castle.

fortaleza

enclosure

Closed or delimited space.

recinto

It refers to being in a state of shelter or protection.

Being behind the walls means you are safe from external dangers.

Estar tras las murallas significa que estás a salvo de peligros exteriores.

To use walls as a metaphor for emotional barriers.

She has walls that prevent her from opening up to others.

Ella tiene murallas que le impiden abrirse a los demás.