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interior

een-teh-ryorin.teˈɾjoɾ

inner

Also: internal, inside
A cross-section of a bright red apple showing its core, seeds, and the white flesh surrounding the core.

📝 In Action

La pared interior es de color blanco.

A1

The inner wall is white.

Necesitas un permiso para acceder a la zona interior del edificio.

A2

You need permission to access the interior zone of the building.

El motor tiene un problema interior.

B1

The engine has an internal problem.

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Common Collocations

  • diseño interior – interior design
  • vuelo interior – domestic flight (in some countries)

inside, interior

Also: countryside/upstate
NounmA2
A simple, brightly lit living room interior with a small wooden table, a comfortable armchair, and a potted plant near a window.

📝 In Action

El interior de la caja estaba vacío.

A2

The inside of the box was empty.

Vamos a viajar al interior para visitar pueblos pequeños.

B1

We are going to travel inland (to the interior) to visit small towns.

Hacía frío en el exterior, pero el interior del cine era cálido.

A2

It was cold outside, but the inside of the movie theater was warm.

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Common Collocations

  • el interior del país – the heartland/inland of the country
  • en el interior – inside / indoors

inner self

Also: soul
NounmB2formal
A simple silhouette of a human head and shoulders, shown in profile. Inside the chest cavity, a brightly glowing, warm yellow light source is visible, symbolizing the inner self.

📝 In Action

Debes escuchar lo que dice tu interior.

B2

You must listen to what your inner self says (your conscience).

Su alegría venía de lo más profundo de su interior.

C1

Her joy came from the deepest part of her being.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • mundo interior – inner world
  • luchar en su interior – to fight within oneself

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "interior" in Spanish:

inner→inner self→inside→interior→internal→soul→

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Quick Quiz: interior

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'interior' as an adjective describing a physical space?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *interior*, which was the comparative form of *inter* (meaning 'between' or 'within'). It has always carried the sense of 'more inside' or 'further in.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: interioreFrench: intérieur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'interior' masculine or feminine?

As a noun, 'interior' is masculine ('el interior'). As an adjective, it always stays the same regardless of the noun's gender ('la pared interior,' 'el muro interior').

How is 'interior' different from 'dentro'?

'Dentro' is usually an adverb meaning 'inside' (Vamos dentro – Let's go inside). 'Interior' is usually an adjective (la pared interior – the inner wall) or a noun (el interior – the inside space).