How to Say "Gargoyle" in Spanish

gárgola

/ˈɡaɾɡola/feminine

The Spanish word for gargoyle is gárgola.

The term refers to a decorative figure on a building.

Meaning: decorative figure on a building (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

This is a feminine noun.

/ˈɡaɾɡola/

The Spanish term gárgola shares its roots with the English word 'gargle', as both stem from the Old French word for the throat or a spout.
While we use gárgola for any decorative stone creature, a true gárgola must have a water spout. Figures that are purely decorative without a drainage function are technically called quimeras in Spanish architecture.
In some Spanish folklore, gárgolas are believed to act as spiritual guardians that protect the building from evil spirits by scaring them away with their own frightening appearance.

Observa las gárgolas a lo alto de la estructura
Observe the gargoyles at the top of the structure
El arquitecto incluyó figuras decorativas en forma de gárgolas como parte del diseño
The architect included decorative figures in the form of gargoyles as part of the design
Me encanta la historia de las gárgolas, esos espectros guardianes de la arquitectura
I love the story of gargoyles, those spectral guardians of architecture
La gárgola de la catedral es impresionante.
The gargoyle on the cathedral is impressive.
¿Viste esa gárgola de piedra en el techo?
Did you see that stone gargoyle on the roof?
Hay una gárgola muy detallada en la esquina.
There is a very detailed gargoyle on the corner.

Lucía and Mateo are walking through an old city center.

Lucía

Mira esa gárgola allá arriba, Mateo.
Look at that gargoyle up there, Mateo.
Mateo

Es verdad, es una gárgola muy extraña.
It's true, it is a very strange gargoyle.
Lucía

Parece que la gárgola está vigilando la calle.
It looks like the gargoyle is watching the street.
Mateo

Sí, es parte de la arquitectura antigua.
Yes, it is part of the ancient architecture.

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