Spanish Conversation · Level 51
74 words
Spanish word
muralla
Pronunciation
IPA/muˈɾaʝa/
Meaning
- feminine nouncity wall
Example
Podemos subir a la muralla para ver la vista.
We can climb the city wall to see the view.
More examples
¿Se puede visitar la muralla hoy?
Can one visit the city wall today?
Core concept
Thick stone fortification encircling a town with a walkable parapet.
Common phrases
visitar la muralla
visit the city wall
caminar junto a la muralla
walk along the city wall
Similar words
muro: Exterior wall around a building or property, generally plain and non-fortified.
valla: Light barrier of posts, rails, or wire installed to enclose land or control animals.
cerca: Fence or planted hedge that defines a property's edge, usually low and ornamental.
Definition in Spanish
Muro grueso y continuo levantado alrededor de un lugar para su defensa, especialmente en ciudades antiguas o castillos.
Word origin
Derives from Latin mūrus 'wall' via the medieval Romance form muraglia, attested in Italian and Old Spanish.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for historic or fortified city walls in touristic and historical contexts, while muro is the general word for an ordinary wall.
Other meanings
- defensive wallnoun
- rampartnoun
Related words
- amuralladowalledadjective
- murallónmassive wallnoun