estructura
/ess-troo-KTOO-rah/
structure
Illustrating "estructura" as a physical framework, like the steel skeleton of a building.
estructura(noun)
structure
?physical framework or organization
framework
?skeleton of a building
,organization
?hierarchy or arrangement
📝 In Action
La estructura de la casa es de metal y hormigón.
A2The structure of the house is made of metal and concrete.
Necesitamos simplificar la estructura de la empresa para ser más eficientes.
B1We need to simplify the company's structure to be more efficient.
⭐ Usage Tips
Gender Alert
Even though many Spanish words ending in '-a' are feminine, 'estructura' is always feminine (la estructura). Don't confuse it with masculine words like 'el clima' or 'el problema'.
Depicting "estructura" as a theoretical or conceptual framework, like the organized system of interlocking parts.
estructura(noun)
framework
?conceptual or theoretical
pattern
?underlying arrangement
,system
?arrangement of elements
📝 In Action
El lingüista analizó la estructura sintáctica de la frase.
B2The linguist analyzed the syntactic framework of the sentence.
La estructura narrativa de la película era muy innovadora.
C1The narrative structure of the film was very innovative.
💡 Grammar Points
Conceptual Use
When talking about how ideas or language rules fit together, 'estructura' refers to the underlying rules or arrangement, not just the surface appearance.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: estructura
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'estructura' to refer to a conceptual arrangement rather than a physical one?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es el verbo relacionado con 'estructura'?
The related verb is 'estructurar,' which means 'to structure' or 'to organize.' For example, 'Tenemos que estructurar bien el plan' (We have to structure the plan well).