Torre Eiffel
/tore eiffel/from spelling rules
The English phrase "eiffel tower" is Torre Eiffel in Spanish.
Torre Eiffel refers to the famous iron lattice tower located in Paris, France.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Torre literally means "tower".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, one might say La Torre Eiffel.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is feminine and requires the definite article la when used in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
/tore eiffel/
Did you know?
- While Torre means 'tower', it is also used in Spanish to describe the 'tower' of a computer case or a specific type of layout in a deck of cards.
- The word Torre shares a linguistic root with the Greek word τύρρις, meaning 'bastion' or 'tower'.
- Because Torre is feminine, any adjectives describing the Torre Eiffel must also be feminine, regardless of the masculine sound of the name Eiffel.
Examples in context
- Nunca he visto la Torre Eiffel.I've never seen the Eiffel Tower.This sentence is useful for expressing that you have never seen the Torre Eiffel.Tatoeba #4709898 by DarkHollow, translation #4708041 by adamtrousers
- ¿Cuántos años tiene la Torre Eiffel?How old is the Eiffel Tower?This sentence is useful for asking about the age of the Torre Eiffel.Tatoeba #1009240 by hayastan, translation #1540443 by Zaghawa
- ¿Cuánto mide de alto la Torre Eiffel?How tall is the Eiffel Tower?This sentence is useful for asking about the height of the Torre Eiffel.Tatoeba #10124825 by manufrutos, translation #4270194 by CK
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Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are looking at a travel magazine.
- MateoMira, una foto de la Torre Eiffel.Look, a photo of the Eiffel Tower.
- LucíaEs hermosa, me encantaría ir a París.It is beautiful, I would love to go to Paris.
- MateoYo también quiero ver la Torre Eiffel en persona.I also want to see the Eiffel Tower in person.
- LucíaSería un viaje increíble para los dos.It would be an incredible trip for both of us.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries torre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
