English–Spanish
“watchtower” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ataˈlaʝa/
Example
Desde la atalaya se ve todo el valle.
From the watchtower you can see the whole valley.
How to say “watchtower” in Spanish
“Watchtower” in Spanish is atalaya.
A tall tower used to watch and guard the surrounding area.
Example sentences with atalaya
Los turistas suben hasta la atalaya para sacar fotos.
Tourists climb up to the watchtower to take photos.
Tips for using atalaya
- It appears in place names and in historical or tourist descriptions and is often used metaphorically to mean a vantage point of influence.