Spanish Conversation · Level 62
76 words
Spanish word
torre
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtore/
Meaning
- feminine nountower
Example
La torre de la iglesia es alta.
The church tower is tall.
More examples
Desde la torre del reloj se ve todo el pueblo.
From the clock tower you can see the whole town.
Core concept
Tall vertical structure attached or freestanding housing bells, observation points, or technical equipment.
Common phrases
subir a la torre
climb the tower
la torre de la iglesia
the church tower
la torre del reloj
the clock tower
Similar words
campanario: Vertical structure attached to a church that houses and rings its bells.
faro: Coastal tower that emits light or signals to guide ships at sea.
torreón: Small fortified tower on a castle or wall corner used for defense and observation.
mirador: Elevated platform or built vantage point intended for enjoying panoramic views.
Definition in Spanish
Estructura elevada, a veces independiente o adosada, que aloja funciones como campanario, mirador o soporte de instalaciones técnicas.
Word origin
From Latin turris, Spanish torre develops via Old Spanish and retains the sense of a high structure used for bell towers, viewing platforms, or technical installations.
Usage tips
- In chess contexts torre names the rook piece rather than a building.
Other meanings
- rooknoun