estructura
/estɾuɡˈtuɾa/feminine
The English word "structure" is translated into Spanish as estructura.
Estructura is a feminine noun used to describe the overall form or organization of something. You can also use the related verb estructurar, which means to give structure to or to arrange something.
Meaning: overall form or organization of something (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of estructura is las estructuras. If you need an adjective, use estructural and the adverbial form is estructuradamente.
How do you pronounce it?
/estɾuɡˈtuɾa/
Did you know?
- While estructura is a general term, Spanish speakers often use the word esqueleto (skeleton) metaphorically to describe the basic structure of a project or a building before it is finished.
- When a Spanish speaker says someone lacks estructura, they are often not talking about physical form, but suggesting that the person is emotionally unstable or disorganized.
- In a professional or business context, if you want to describe a company with no middle management, you would call it a estructura horizontal instead of a 'flat structure'.
Examples in context
- La estructura no es segura.The structure isn't safe.This sentence shows how to use estructura to discuss safety.Tatoeba #1085413 by Shishir, translation #682093 by Source_VOA
- La obra no tiene estructura.The work has no structure.This sentence demonstrates using estructura to describe the composition of a work.Tatoeba #7451794 by arh, translation #8232229 by DonTae
- La estructura de la casa quedó mal.The structure of the house turned out to be faulty.This sentence illustrates how estructura refers to the physical makeup of a house.Tatoeba #5104075 by VEGGETTA777, translation #5104084 by VEGGETTA777
- La estructura de la oración es fundamental para entender el sentido completo.The structure of the sentence is essential to understanding the complete meaning.
- La forma de este poema es muy original.The structure of this poem is very original.
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing a new business proposal.
- MateoLa estructura de este plan es muy clara.The structure of this plan is very clear.
- LucíaSí, me gusta mucho su organización.Yes, I really like its organization.
- Mateo¿Crees que debemos cambiar algo?Do you think we should change something?
- LucíaNo, creo que es perfecta así.No, I think it is perfect as it is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “structure” translations and entries estructura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
