torre
/ˈtore/
The Spanish word torre means tower.
The word torre is used to refer to a tower.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of torre is torres.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈtore/.
Did you know?
- In Spanish chess terminology, the piece known as the 'rook' in English is called la torre.
- Coastal regions in Spain historically used torres specifically as early warning systems to spot pirate raids from the sea.
- The word torre shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'turret', both tracing back to the Greek word τύρρις.
Examples in context
- La torre de cristal es un símbolo moderno de la ciudad.The glass tower is a modern symbol of the city.
- ¿Podemos subir hasta la torre del castillo?Can we climb up to the castle's tower?
- Mis abuelos viven en un apartamento cerca de la torre de oficinas.My grandparents live in an apartment near the office tower.
- La torre es muy alta.The tower is very tall.
- Vimos una torre antigua en la ciudad.We saw an ancient tower in the city.
- Hay una torre de vigilancia allí.There is a watchtower over there.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are walking through an old town.
- MateoMira esa torre de piedra, Lucía.Look at that stone tower, Lucía.
- LucíaEs una torre impresionante, Mateo.It is an impressive tower, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Podemos subir a la torre?Can we climb the tower?
- LucíaSí, me gustaría ver la vista.Yes, I would like to see the view.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry torre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries torre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
