edificio
“edificio” means “building” in Spanish (any structure with a roof and walls).
building
Also: edifice
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Trabajo en el edificio más alto de la ciudad.
A1I work in the tallest building in the city.
Mi apartamento está en un edificio antiguo.
A2My apartment is in an old building.
La construcción del nuevo edificio de oficinas tomará dos años.
B1The construction of the new office building will take two years.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: edificio
Question 1 of 1
If you want to talk about a modern skyscraper where people work, which phrase is the most specific?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'aedificium', which itself is a blend of 'aedes' (meaning 'dwelling' or 'temple') and 'facere' (meaning 'to make'). So, it literally means 'a dwelling-maker'!
First recorded: Around the 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'edificio' ever mean a small building, like a shed?
Not usually. While technically a shed is a building, 'edificio' implies a more substantial structure for people to live or work in. For a shed, you'd be more likely to use words like 'cobertizo' or 'caseta'.
What's the plural of 'edificio'?
The plural is 'edificios'. Since it ends in a vowel, you just add an '-s'. For example, 'Hay muchos edificios altos en Nueva York' (There are many tall buildings in New York).