Muro is a noun (masculine).
/muɾo/
Muro refers to a solid vertical structure that delineates or encloses a space, offering support and separation. It can also imply a figurative barrier or obstacle in various contexts.
In terms of frequency of use, "muro" is common in both oral and written Spanish, particularly in contexts related to construction, architecture, and metaphorical uses in discussions about challenges or limits.
El muro de la casa es muy alto.
The wall of the house is very tall.
Construimos un muro para separar los dos terrenos.
We built a wall to separate the two plots of land.
No puedo ver el jardín porque el muro me lo impide.
I cannot see the garden because the wall prevents me from doing so.
The word "muro" is used in various idiomatic expressions, particularly to convey the idea of barriers, obstacles, or boundaries.
Hacer muro
To make a wall (to put up a barrier or to unite against something or someone).
Ejemplo: Los estudiantes hicieron muro en la protesta.
The students formed a blockade during the protest.
Pelear contra un muro
To fight against a wall (to fight against something that is unyielding or pointless).
Ejemplo: Intentar explicar su punto de vista era como pelear contra un muro.
Trying to explain his viewpoint was like fighting against a wall.
Tirar un muro
To tear down a wall (to break down barriers or to eliminate obstacles).
Ejemplo: Esta nueva política busca tirar un muro entre las comunidades.
This new policy aims to tear down a wall between the communities.
Muro de lamentaciones
Wall of lamentations (a place for expressing grievances, also refers to sometimes unfounded complaints).
Ejemplo: El foro se convirtió en un muro de lamentaciones tras la noticia.
The forum became a wall of lamentations after the news.
The word "muro" comes from the Latin word "mūrus," which also means wall. It has retained its meaning throughout the evolution of the Spanish language.