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A colorful storybook illustration showing a cluster of three distinct physical structures: a red house, a blue office building, and a yellow tower.

edificios

eh-dee-FEE-see-ohs

NounmA1
buildings?Physical structures
Also:structures?Large constructed objects,edifices?Formal or literary term for a large building

📝 In Action

Los edificios de Nueva York son impresionantes.

A1

The buildings in New York are impressive.

Necesitamos inspeccionar los edificios antiguos para ver si son seguros.

A2

We need to inspect the old buildings to see if they are safe.

El arquitecto diseñó edificios que se integran perfectamente con el paisaje urbano.

B1

The architect designed buildings that integrate perfectly with the urban landscape.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • construcciones (constructions)
  • estructuras (structures)

Common Collocations

  • edificios altos – tall buildings
  • edificios residenciales – residential buildings
  • edificios de oficinas – office buildings

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Plural

Since 'edificio' is a masculine word, its plural form 'edificios' must always be paired with masculine plural words like 'los' (the) or 'estos' (these).

Adjective Agreement

Any descriptive words (adjectives) used with 'edificios' must also end in -os: 'edificios blancos' (white buildings), 'edificios altos' (tall buildings).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Wrong Gender Article

Mistake: "Las edificios"

Correction: Los edificios. Remember the singular form 'el edificio' tells you it is masculine, so the plural is 'los'.

⭐ Usage Tips

City Focus

This word is primarily used for man-made structures in urban or developed areas. For smaller dwellings, you might use 'casas' (houses).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: edificios

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the adjective with 'edificios'?

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Word Family

edificio(building (singular)) - noun
edificar(to build/erect) - verb
edificación(construction/act of building) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

If I only see one building, how do I say it?

You would use the singular form, 'el edificio' (the building). Remember that 'edificios' is only used when talking about two or more.

Is 'edificios' only used for very tall buildings?

No. While it's often used for skyscrapers, 'edificios' simply means 'buildings' and applies to any constructed structure, like apartment blocks, schools, or offices, regardless of height.