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    Murillo (en. Wrasse)

    muˈɾiʎo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Structure for defense or delimitation.
    The murillo of the castle still stands.
    El murillo del castillo aún se mantiene en pie.
    Small wall built for various purposes, including decoration.
    The garden is surrounded by a stone murillo.
    El jardín está rodeado por un murillo de piedra.
    Term that can be used in the architectural field.
    The murillo of the old church is impressive.
    El murillo de la iglesia antigua es impresionante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'muralis', meaning 'belonging to a wall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a murillo
    It refers to a situation that is restricted or limited, similar to being behind a wall.
    a murillo
    with a murillo
    Expression that denotes protection or shelter, like being protected behind a wall.
    con un murillo
    make a murillo
    To create a defensive or delimiting structure.
    hacer murillo

    Related Words

    wall
    Structure that closes or delimits a space.
    muro
    rampart
    Large wall built to protect a place.
    muralla
    wall
    Vertical surface that closes or delimits a space.
    pared

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it can refer to a person who is very protected or cared for.
    That girl is like a murillo, she is always under her family's watchful eyes.
    Esa chica es como un murillo, siempre está bajo la mirada de su familia.
    Used in some places to refer to a person who is very reserved.
    That guy is a murillo, he never shares anything about his life.
    Ese tipo es un murillo, nunca cuenta nada de su vida.