Spanish word

palacio

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈlaθjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpalace

Example

¿Quieres visitar el palacio mañana?

Do you want to visit the palace tomorrow?

Illustration for palacio (palace)

More examples

¿Has visitado el palacio histórico del centro?

Have you visited the historic palace downtown?

Core concept

Stately royal residence or official palace building.

Common phrases

  • palacio real

    royal palace

  • palacio histórico

    historic palace

Similar words

castillo: Fortified old building with thick defensive walls and towers designed for protection.
museo: Public venue that displays and preserves artworks and historical objects for visitors.
edificio: Large building that provides space for people to live, work, or gather.
residencia: Private dwelling providing living quarters for an individual or a family.

Definition in Spanish

Lugar emblemático y de gran tamaño que alberga residencias reales o edificios históricos conservados y a menudo abiertos al público como monumentos.

Word origin

From Latin palatium via medieval Romance, with the name of Rome's Palatine Hill, and in Spanish it denotes a royal or official stately residence.

Usage tips

  • Capitalize in proper names like Palacio Real for royal palaces, and note that a smaller mansion is palacete rather than palacio.

Related words

  • palacetesmall palacenoun
  • palaciegopalatialadjective

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