Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
cúpula
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkupula/
Meaning
- feminine noundome
Example
La cúpula del estadio es roja.
The dome of the stadium is red.
More examples
La cúpula del gobierno debatió la reforma.
The government leadership debated the reform.
Core concept
Hemispherical vaulted roof that crowns a building.
Common phrases
la cúpula de la iglesia
church dome
la cúpula del estadio
stadium dome
la cúpula del gobierno
government leadership
Similar words
domo: Rounded, often spherical or hemispherical roof or shell that covers a structure.
Definition in Spanish
Parte superior en forma de bóveda o semiesfera que cubre un edificio, especialmente visible en iglesias, catedrales y estadios.
Word origin
From Latin cupula 'little cup', from cupa 'tub or cup', originally a small cup-shaped covering that became the term for rounded architectural roofs.
Usage tips
- Everyday Spanish usually uses techo or tejado for ordinary roofs, while cúpula refers to a prominent semicircular dome and can also be used figuratively for a leadership group.