pirámide
/piˈɾamide/feminine
The Spanish word for pyramid is pirámide.
pirámide is a noun used to refer to an ancient construction.
Meaning: ancient construction (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
pirámide is a feminine noun. Because the noun is feminine, you must use the feminine indefinite article una to form una pirámide. The plural form of the word is las pirámides.
How do you pronounce it?
/piˈɾamide/
Did you know?
- The word pirámide can be used in Spanish to describe a specific type of complex economic structure, often in a derogatory way, known as a 'pirámide de inversión'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a pirámide humana refers to a human pyramid, a traditional acrobatic feat often seen in festivals.
- The adjective piramidal is used in Spanish medical contexts to describe specific types of arteries or nerve structures, not just shapes.
Examples in context
- ¿Subiste a la cima de la pirámide?Did you go to the top of the pyramid?This sentence is useful for asking if someone climbed to the top of the pirámide.Tatoeba #10291211 by carlosalberto, translation #9366982 by DJ_Saidez
- Hay una pirámide en México más grande que cualquiera de las de Egipto.There's a pyramid in Mexico bigger than any of those in Egypt.This sentence is useful for comparing a pirámide in Mexico to those in Egypt.Tatoeba #576220 by darinmex, translation #576209 by darinmex
- ¡Fue increíble! Quedé maravillado con las imponentes pirámides de Giza.It was incredible! I was amazed by the imposing pyramids of Giza.
- La pirámide es de piedra.The pyramid is made of stone.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are visiting a museum.
- ElenaMira esa pirámide de piedra.Look at that stone pyramid.
- AlejandroEs increíble el tamaño que tiene.The size it has is incredible.
- ElenaMe pregunto quién construyó la pirámide.I wonder who built the pyramid.
- AlejandroSeguro fueron personas muy inteligentes.They were surely very intelligent people.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pyramid” translations and entries pirámide, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
