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edificios

eh-dee-FEE-see-ohs/eðiˈfiθjos/

“edificios” means “buildings” in Spanish (Physical structures).

buildings

Also: structures, edifices
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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

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Words that translate to "edificios" in Spanish:

buildings→edifices→structures→

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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
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *aedificium*, which means 'a structure' or 'the act of building.' It shares roots with the English word 'edifice.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: edificioPortuguese: edifícios

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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.