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estructura

ess-troo-KTOO-rahes.tɾukˈtu.ɾa

“estructura” means “structure” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

structure

Also: framework, organization
NounfA2
A simple illustration showing the exposed steel beams and support columns forming the skeletal framework of a large building under construction.

📝 In Action

La estructura de la casa es de metal y hormigón.

A2

The structure of the house is made of metal and concrete.

Necesitamos simplificar la estructura de la empresa para ser más eficientes.

B1

We need to simplify the company's structure to be more efficient.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • armazón (frame)
  • organización (organization)

Common Collocations

  • estructura metálica – metal structure
  • estructura de costes – cost structure

framework

Also: pattern, system
NounfB2formal
A simple illustration showing three colorful, interlocking gears of varying sizes, arranged to show a functional, organized system.

📝 In Action

El lingüista analizó la estructura sintáctica de la frase.

B2

The linguist analyzed the syntactic framework of the sentence.

La estructura narrativa de la película era muy innovadora.

C1

The narrative structure of the film was very innovative.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • estructura lógica – logical structure
  • estructura del argumento – argument structure

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "estructura" in Spanish:

framework→organization→pattern→structure→system→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: estructura

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'estructura' to refer to a conceptual arrangement rather than a physical one?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
estructurar(to structure/to organize) — Verb
estructural(structural) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *structura*, which meant 'a fitting together,' 'arrangement,' or 'building.' It has been used for centuries to describe how parts are assembled into a whole.

First recorded: Medieval Latin (c. 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

English: structurePortuguese: estrutura

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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).