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    Palacios (en. Palaces)

    pa-la-ci-os

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Large and luxurious building that serves as a residence.
    The Royal Palace of Madrid is one of the most emblematic buildings in Spain.
    El Palacio Real de Madrid es una de las edificaciones más emblemáticas de España.
    Public construction of great importance, sometimes used for official ceremonies.
    The courthouse is located in the city center.
    El palacio de justicia se encuentra en el centro de la ciudad.
    Official residence of a king, emperor, or national leader.
    The palace where the president resides is open to the public in the summer.
    El palacio donde reside el presidente está abierto al público en verano.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'palatium', which referred to the ancient residence of Roman emperors.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    courthouse
    Building where judicial processes take place.
    palacio de justicia
    government palace
    Building where the government of a region or country operates.
    palacio de gobierno
    summer palace
    Rest residence used during warm seasons.
    palacio de verano

    Related Words

    palatial
    Relating to or belonging to a palace.
    palaciego
    palatine
    Pertaining to the palace or to nobility.
    palatino
    small palace
    Country house or dwelling smaller than a palace.
    palacete

    Slang Meanings

    Place of luxury or elegance.
    That party was in a real palace, everything was very glamorous.
    Esa fiesta fue en un verdadero palacio, todo era muy glamuroso.
    A place where something is done with a lot of style or display.
    That celebration was a palace, everything was spectacular.
    Esa celebración fue un palacio, todo estaba espectacular.