edificio (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ediˈfiθo/ (in Spain) or /ediˈfiko/ (in Latin America)

Translation Options into English

• Building
• Edifice

Meaning and Usage

"Edificio" refers to a structure or construction that is typically enclosed and designed for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes. It encompasses various types of buildings, from houses to skyscrapers. The term is widely employed in both oral and written contexts but is particularly common in architectural, real estate, and urban planning discussions. The frequency of its use is high, especially in urban environments.

Example Sentences

1. El edificio tiene diez pisos y fue construido en 1995.

2. The building has ten stories and was built in 1995.

3. En el centro de la ciudad, hay un nuevo edificio que alberga oficinas.

4. In the city center, there is a new building that houses offices.

5. El edificio del ayuntamiento es un hermoso ejemplo de arquitectura neoclásica.

6. The town hall building is a beautiful example of neoclassical architecture.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Edificio" is frequently used in several idiomatic expressions in Spanish:

1. Edificio de departamentos
2. Refers to an apartment building.
3. "Vivo en un edificio de departamentos en el centro."

4. "I live in an apartment building in the center."

5. Edificio emblemático

6. Refers to an iconic or landmark building.
7. "La Torre Eiffel es un edificio emblemático de París."

8. "The Eiffel Tower is an iconic building in Paris."

9. Edificio de oficinas

10. Refers to an office building.
11. "Estamos buscando un edificio de oficinas más grande para nuestra empresa."

12. "We are looking for a larger office building for our company."

13. Edificio de varios pisos

14. Refers to a multi-story building.
15. "El nuevo edificio de varios pisos ofrece una vista espectacular de la ciudad."
16. "The new multi-story building offers a spectacular view of the city."

Etymology

The word "edificio" comes from the Latin "aedificium," which derives from "aedificare," meaning "to build." This Latin root is composed of "aedis," meaning "building" or "temple," and "facere," meaning "to do" or "to make."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Construcción (construction)
• Inmueble (property)

• Estructura (structure)

• Antonyms:

• Destrucción (destruction)
• Ruina (ruin)
• Terreno (land)