columna
/koˈlumna/feminine
The English word "column" is translated into Spanish as columna.
columna refers to a vertical body of text. You can use it in specific terms such as columna vertebral for "spinal column" and columna periodística for "journalistic column".
Meaning: a vertical body of text (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
columna is a feminine singular noun. Because it is feminine, it uses the feminine article la (the column). To form the plural, change the ending to columnas (columns).
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈlumna/
Did you know?
- The use of columna vertebral for the spine reflects an ancient Greco-Roman perspective that viewed the human spine as the primary structural pillar of the body.
- In historical Spanish military contexts, a columna did not just mean a formation of soldiers, but often referred to a specific mobile unit or punitive expedition sent to pacify a region.
- In some Spanish architectural circles, columna is reserved strictly for round pillars, while square ones are called pilastras. Using columna for a square pillar may be considered a technical mistake by a specialist.
Examples in context
- La columna es cilíndrica.The column is cylindrical.This sentence describes the shape of a columna.Tatoeba #8322179 by arh, translation #12903582 by araneo
- Sume usted esta columna de cifras.Add up this column of figures.This sentence shows how to use columna when referring to a column of figures.Tatoeba #2252892 by cueyayotl, translation #58281 by CK
- Los chakras están alineados en una columna vertical a lo largo de la columna vertebral.The chakras are all aligned in a vertical column along one's spine.This sentence uses columna in the context of the spinal column.Tatoeba #10326068 by ecorralest101, translation #3393689 by Hybrid
- El arquitecto diseñó una hermosa columna en el edificio.The architect designed a beautiful column in the building.
- La majestuosa catedral cuenta con impresionantes pilares.The majestic cathedral features impressive columns.
- Admiro las elegantes columnillas de la antigua casa de mi abuela.I admire the elegant little columns of my grandmother's old house.
- Recorrimos la impresionante columnata del palacio real.We walked through the impressive colonnade of the royal palace.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are editing a newspaper layout.
- AlejandroEste texto es muy largo para esta columna.This text is too long for this column.
- ElenaPodemos mover el párrafo a la siguiente columna.We can move the paragraph to the next column.
- AlejandroTienes razón, así se ve mucho mejor.You're right, it looks much better that way.
- ElenaAhora la columna está perfectamente equilibrada.Now the column is perfectly balanced.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “column” translations and entries columna, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
