edificios
/edifiθjos/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "buildings" is edificios.
edificios refers to structures with walls and roofs, such as houses or offices, that are built for living or working. In specific professional contexts, such as legal or real estate sectors, the term inmuebles is often used to refer to fixed property, which includes buildings.
Which one should you use?
While edificios is the general term for buildings, the word construcciones is used as a more technical term meaning "constructions" or "structures" in a broader sense.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term pisos is commonly used to refer specifically to residential buildings or apartments.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is edificio, and the plural form is edificios.
How do you pronounce it?
/edifiθjos/
Did you know?
- The term inmueble literally translates to 'immobile'. This describes buildings as property that cannot be moved, contrasting with 'muebles' which means 'furniture'.
- The word obra is used to describe a building currently under construction. This is the same word used to describe a 'work' of art or a literary masterpiece.
- The word edificio comes from the Latin aedificium, which shares a root with the English word 'edifice'. While 'edifice' is rare and formal in English, edificio is the standard every-day word for any building in Spanish.
Examples in context
- No me gustan los edificios.I don't like buildings.This sentence shows how to express a dislike for buildings using edificios.Tatoeba #1546421 by marcelostockle, translation #1121367 by cntrational
- Los dos edificios se quemaron.Both buildings burned down.This sentence describes buildings that have burned down using edificios.Tatoeba #580875 by Shishir, translation #24139 by CK
- Mil edificios están en ruinas.One thousand buildings lay in ruins.This sentence describes a large number of buildings in ruins using edificios.Tatoeba #1609300 by marcelostockle, translation #807267 by Source_VOA
- Barcelona está llena de edificios modernistas impresionantes.Barcelona is full of impressive modernist buildings.
- En el centro histórico, se pueden apreciar muchas construcciones antiguas.In the historic center, you can appreciate many ancient buildings.
- Hay muchas edificaciones bonitas en este barrio.There are many beautiful buildings in this neighborhood.
- Me gustaría vivir en uno de esos pisos nuevos cerca del parque.I would like to live in one of those new buildings near the park.
- Nuestra empresa se dedica a la compra y venta de inmuebles.Our company is dedicated to buying and selling buildings.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are walking through a modern city center.
- ElenaMira los edificios de esta calle.Look at the buildings on this street.
- JavierSí, son edificios muy modernos.Yes, they are very modern buildings.
- ElenaMe gustan los edificios de cristal.I like the glass buildings.
- JavierYo prefiero los edificios antiguos.I prefer old buildings.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
