pirámides
/piɾamides/from spelling rules
The English word "pyramids" is translated into Spanish as pirámides.
The term refers to large stone structures characterized by a square base and four triangular sides that meet at a single point.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Peru, the Quechuan word Huacas is commonly used to refer to pre-Columbian structures, which includes pyramids.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this noun is pirámide. Because the noun is feminine, you must use the feminine definite article las (las pirámides) instead of the masculine los.
How do you pronounce it?
/piɾamides/
Did you know?
- The word pirámide is also used in Spanish to describe a specific type of human formation where people balance on each other's shoulders, often seen in traditional festivals.
- Spanish uses the word estafa piramidal to describe a Ponzi or pyramid scheme, treating the 'pyramid' as a symbol of financial fraud.
- In Spanish, the word piramidal can be used to describe a social or corporate hierarchy, meaning the power is concentrated at the top.
Examples in context
- No sabía que había pirámides en Bosnia.I didn't know there were pyramids in Bosnia.This sentence is useful for expressing surprise about the existence of pirámides in Bosnia.Tatoeba #2557891 by hayastan, translation #12792420 by rul
- Las pirámides de Egipto son una de las siete maravillas del mundo.The pyramids of Egypt are one of the seven wonders of the world.This sentence is useful for discussing the status of the pirámides of Egypt as wonders of the world.Tatoeba #1852712 by Shishir, translation #682468 by Source_VOA
- Las pirámides y los grandes templos mayas fueron elegantemente construidas usando herramientas de piedra.Mayan pyramids and large temples were built elegantly using stone tools.This sentence is useful for describing how pirámides and Mayan temples were constructed.Tatoeba #1702253 by marcelostockle, translation #376418 by saeb
- Las pirámides de Egipto son impresionantes obras arquitectónicas.The pyramids of Egypt are impressive architectural works.
- La civilización maya construyó muchas estructuras piramidales en sus ciudades antiguas.The Maya civilization built many pyramidal structures in their ancient cities.
- Vamos a visitar las pirámides de Teotihuacán.We're going to visit the pyramids of Teotihuacan.
- Me encantaría explorar las pirámides antiguas de México.I would love to explore the ancient pyramids of Mexico.
- La zona arqueológica cuenta con una impresionante acrópolis que incluye varias pirámides.The archaeological site has an impressive acropolis that includes several pyramids.
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Example conversation
Mateo and María are looking at a travel brochure.
- MateoMira, estas pirámides son impresionantes.Look, these pyramids are impressive.
- MaríaSí, me gustaría visitar esas pirámides algún día.Yes, I would like to visit those pyramids someday.
- Mateo¿Sabes dónde están ubicadas exactamente?Do you know where they are located exactly?
- MaríaEstán en México, Mateo.They are in Mexico, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
