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    Torres (en. Towers)

    /ˈtores/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Vertical construction that serves as support or shelter.
    The towers of the cathedral are a symbol of the city.
    Las torres de la catedral son un símbolo de la ciudad.
    Multi-story building that stands out in height.
    The office towers in downtown are very modern.
    Las torres de oficinas en el centro son muy modernas.
    Military construction intended for surveillance.
    In the old fortress, there were several watchtowers.
    En la antigua fortaleza había varias torres de vigilancia.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'turris', which means tower.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    twin towers
    Two identical towers that are representative of a place.
    torres gemelas
    to put up towers
    Expression used in chess to refer to moving or risking a rook.
    poner torres

    Related Words

    tower
    Similar structure, but generally of lesser height.
    torre
    castle
    Large fortified construction that may have towers.
    castillo
    skyscraper
    Tall building, often with a tower structure.
    rascacielos

    Slang Meanings

    Large urban construction, often in a context of elegance.
    That new tower downtown is a really nice tower.
    Esa nueva torre en el centro es una torrez bien bonita.
    Towers can refer to a person who is very tall.
    Juan is a real tower, he always stands out in the crowd.
    Juan es un verdadero torre, siempre sobresale en la multitud.