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edificio

English translation of edificio

building

The Spanish word 'edificio' is used to describe a large structure or a building. This could be anything from a skyscraper to a school. It's used in the same context as the English 'building', as in the sentence: 'El edificio es muy alto', which translates to 'The building is very tall'.


Example sentences using: edificio

El edificio es muy alto.

English translation of El edificio es muy alto.

The building is very tall.

This phrase is used to describe the height of a building. 'Edificio' translates to 'building' and 'alto' translates to 'tall'. This is an essential phrase in Spanish, especially for describing the physical features of a location.

Vivo en el primer piso del edificio.

English translation of Vivo en el primer piso del edificio.

I live on the first floor of the building.

In this sentence, you explain where you live. 'Vivo' means 'I live', 'en' means 'in', 'primer piso' means 'first floor' and 'del' is the contraction of 'de el' which means 'of the'. The word 'edificio' means building.

El edificio tiene diez pisos.

English translation of El edificio tiene diez pisos.

The building has ten floors.

Use this phrase to describe the number of floors in a building. 'Tiene' means 'has' and 'diez pisos' means 'ten floors'.

El edificio de enfrente es la biblioteca.

English translation of El edificio de enfrente es la biblioteca.

The building opposite is the library.

'De enfrente' is used to refer to something across from or opposite to something else, in this case, the building. It could be a useful phrase when giving directions or describing surroundings.

El edificio necesita reparación.

English translation of El edificio necesita reparación.

The building needs repairs.

This phrase is used when the building is not in a good condition and needs some work done. 'Necesita reparación' translates to 'needs repairs'.

Este edificio es muy antiguo.

English translation of Este edificio es muy antiguo.

This building is very old.

'Este' translates to 'this' and 'antiguo' translates to 'old'. This phrase expresses the age of the building.

El incendio destruyó el edificio.

English translation of El incendio destruyó el edificio.

The fire destroyed the building.

In this phrase, you express a disaster that happened. 'El incendio' means 'the fire', 'destruyó' stands for 'destroyed'.

El edificio azul es mi escuela.

English translation of El edificio azul es mi escuela.

The blue building is my school.

'Azul' translates to 'blue'. In this example, you describe the color of the building that is your school.

El edificio está cerca del parque.

English translation of El edificio está cerca del parque.

The building is near the park.

This phrase is used to describe the location of a building. 'Está cerca' translates to 'is near' and 'del parque' means 'the park'.

Vamos a construir un nuevo edificio.

English translation of Vamos a construir un nuevo edificio.

We are going to build a new building.

This sentence is used when talking about future plans of construction. 'Vamos a' translates to 'We are going to', 'construir' stands for 'construct' and 'un nuevo edificio' refers to 'a new building'.

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