exterior
/eɡsteˈɾjoɾ/
The English word "exterior" is translated into Spanish as exterior.
exterior is used as an adjective or a noun to describe the outside parts or the surface of something. It serves as the direct antonym to interior. In many contexts, you may also use the adverb fuera to describe being "outside" a specific location, whereas exterior focuses on the exterior aspect or surface itself.
Meaning: relating to the outside parts or surface (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form exterior is masculine. If you need to refer to multiple exteriors, use the plural form exteriores.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡsteˈɾjoɾ/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, an exterior can refer to a specific type of apartment that faces the street and receives natural light, as opposed to one facing an inner courtyard.
- In the Spanish film industry, the word exterior describes any scene filmed outdoors, regardless of whether it is a city street or a forest.
- When describing a person's 'exterior' in a psychological sense, Spanish may use apariencia or fachada, where fachada literally refers to the front of a building.
Examples in context
- El exterior santo de Layla enmascara demonios internos.Layla's saintly exterior masks inner demons.This sentence uses exterior to describe a person's outward appearance.Tatoeba #10326077 by ecorralest101, translation #6041982 by OsoHombre
- Los técnicos comprobaron cuidadosamente el exterior de la aeronave.The technicians carefully checked the exterior of the aircraft.This sentence uses exterior to refer to the outer surface of an object.Tatoeba #10200219 by Seael, translation #3857491 by Amastan
- El interior de la casa se corresponde con su agradable exterior.The interior of the house corresponds to its pleasant exterior.This sentence uses exterior to compare the outside of a building to its inside.Tatoeba #10326088 by ecorralest101, translation #6298164 by carlosalberto
- La fachada exterior del edificio es muy impresionante.The exterior facade of the building is very impressive.
- El hotel renovó su parte externa para atraer a más turistas.The hotel renovated its exterior to attract more tourists.
- Les invito a disfrutar del hermoso jardín afuera.I invite you to enjoy the beautiful garden outside.
- Vamos a jugar al fútbol fuera.Let's play soccer outside.
- La niña estaba observando por la ventana el lado de afuera.The girl was looking out the window at the outside.
Example conversation
Maria and Alejandro are discussing a house renovation.
- MaríaMe gusta el color exterior de la casa.I like the exterior color of the house.
- AlejandroSí, pero necesita una capa de pintura nueva.Yes, but it needs a new coat of paint.
- María¿Crees que el blanco exterior se ve bien?Do you think the exterior white looks good?
- AlejandroCreo que un gris exterior sería más moderno.I think an exterior gray would be more modern.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry exterior, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
