El castillo
Example: El castillo antiguo está cerca del río y es muy grande.
Definition
"El castillo" refers to a large fortified building or group of buildings, typically from the medieval period, designed for defense and residence, often located strategically. For example, "El castillo antiguo está cerca del río y es muy grande" describes an old castle near the river that is very large.
Etymology
The term "el castillo" comes from the Latin word 'castellum,' meaning a small fortified place. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean a castle, reflecting its historical significance as a stronghold or noble residence. Did you know that many castles were originally built to protect against invasions and served as symbols of power?
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"El castillo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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