arco
/ˈaɾko/masculine
The English word 'arch' translates to Spanish as arco.
arco refers to an inverted U shape.
Meaning: inverted U shape (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
arco is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaɾko/
Did you know?
- While arco means a physical 'arch', it is also the standard Spanish word for a 'bow' used in archery. This connection traces back to the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root.
- In Spanish, the word arco is used to describe the 'bow' of a violin or cello. This is the same word used for the architectural shape.
- The term arco is used in musical notation to instruct musicians to play with the bow. It is a common instruction found in classical music scores.
Examples in context
- Un arco iris es un arco de siete colores en el cielo.A rainbow is a seven-colour arch in the sky.This sentence uses arco to describe the shape of a rainbow in the sky.Tatoeba #1964666 by marcelostockle, translation #1964661 by sixtynine
- El arco de triunfoThe arch of triumph
- El arco irisThe rainbow (literally, "the arch of colors")
- El arco arquitectónicoThe architectural arch
- La bóveda de ladrilloThe brick arch
- La bóveda de cañónThe barrel vault
- Los arquitos del jardín son encantadoresThe garden arches are charming
- El puente está decorado con arquitosThe bridge is decorated with arches
- ¡Mira qué linda esta arcada de la iglesia!Look at how beautiful this church arch is!
- Las arcadas del edificio le dan un toque históricoThe arches of the building give it a historical touch
- La galería del parque está sostenida por hermosas columnas con arcosThe park's arcade is supported by beautiful columns with arches
- Puedes ver el portal antiguo del castillo al cruzar el puenteYou can see the old archway of the castle when you cross the bridge
- El arco de la entrada es muy antiguo.The arch at the entrance is very old.
- Hay un arco de piedra en el jardín.There is a stone arch in the garden.
Example conversation
Two friends are walking through a historical park.
- MaríaMira aquel arco de piedra, Mateo.Look at that stone arch, Mateo.
- MateoEs impresionante, María.It is impressive, María.
- María¿Crees que es muy viejo?Do you think it is very old?
- MateoSí, parece de hace siglos.Yes, it looks like it's from centuries ago.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “arch” translations and entries arco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
