el muro
wall
Es una estructura vertical que separa o protege espacios y puede estar hecha de ladrillo, piedra u otros materiales.
Definition & meaning
Muro means wall: a solid, usually vertical structure made of materials such as stone, brick, or concrete. It may enclose or divide a space, support a building, or act as a barrier. In some contexts, it can mean a rampart or fortification wall.
Grammar & Word origin
Muro is a masculine noun: el muro. Its plural is los muros. It comes from Latin murus, meaning “wall.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- pared — “wall,” especially an interior wall or one forming part of a building. It is often interchangeable with muro, though muro can suggest a thicker, stronger, or more imposing barrier.
- muralla — “city wall” or “rampart”; more specifically refers to a defensive fortification.
- tapia — a wall, often an outdoor boundary wall, traditionally made of packed earth.
- cerca — “fence” or “enclosure”; generally less solid than a muro.
There is no common direct antonym for muro. A word such as abertura (“opening”) can describe a gap in a wall, but it is not its exact opposite.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El gato saltó sobre el muro y desapareció.noun
The cat jumped over the wall and disappeared.
El perro corre junto al muro.noun
The dog runs next to the wall.
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