Spanish word

anfiteatro

Pronunciation

IPA/anfiteˈatɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounamphitheater

Example

El anfiteatro romano atrae a muchos turistas.

The Roman amphitheater attracts many tourists.

Illustration for anfiteatro (amphitheater)

More examples

El concierto en el anfiteatro empezó al atardecer.

The concert in the amphitheater began at dusk.

Core concept

Circular or oval arena with concentric tiers of seats around a central floor.

Common phrases

  • concierto en el anfiteatro

    concert in the amphitheater

  • visitas guiadas al anfiteatro

    guided tours of the amphitheater

Similar words

teatro: Indoor theater hosting plays, dance, and other staged live performances.
estadio: Extensive outdoor or covered stadium built to hold large crowds for sports and big events.
auditorio: Purpose-built indoor auditorium for talks and musical performances, emphasizing acoustics.

Definition in Spanish

Construcción de planta circular u oval con graderíos alrededor de una arena central, destinada a espectáculos o combates en la antigüedad y a veces a actos al aire libre hoy en día.

Word origin

From Greek amphitheatron through Latin amphitheatrum, with amphi- 'around' and theatron 'place for viewing', indicating a theatre with seating all around the performance area.

Usage tips

  • Frequently appears in tourist phrases like 'anfiteatro romano' to point to archaeological ruins, so hearing that phrase usually refers to a preserved ancient structure.

Other meanings

  • arenanoun
  • outdoor theaternoun

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