mural
/muˈɾal/
The English word mural is translated into Spanish as mural.
The word refers to a painting on a wall.
Meaning: painting on wall (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mural is murales.
How do you pronounce it?
/muˈɾal/
Did you know?
- Mexico City is home to some of the world's most famous murales because the government commissioned artists like Diego Rivera to paint history on public walls for people who could not read.
- The root word muro means 'wall', but it is often used metaphorically in Spanish to describe an emotional barrier between people.
- Spanish speakers may use the word mural to describe a large visual display or board in a classroom, even if it is not painted.
Examples in context
- No se olviden de chequear si hay nuevos recados en el mural de la escuela.Don't forget to check if there are any new messages on the school mural.Tatoeba #1528048 by hayastan, translation #12858405 by DJ_Saidez
- Inauguraron una exposición de pintura mural en el museo.They inaugurated a mural painting exhibition at the museum.
- El muralismo de Diego Rivera es impresionante.Diego Rivera's muralism is impressive.
- El mural del centro es muy colorido.The mural in the center is very colorful.
- Estamos pintando un mural en la calle.We are painting a mural in the street.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are walking through a colorful neighborhood.
- DanielMira ese mural tan grande.Look at that huge mural.
- ElenaEs un mural hermoso, Daniel.It is a beautiful mural, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Sabes quién hizo el mural?Do you know who made the mural?
- ElenaNo estoy segura, pero es increíble.I'm not sure, but it is incredible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mural” translations and entries mural, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
