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mural

moo-RAL/muˈɾal/

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

mural

Also: wall painting
NounmA2
A large, colorful painting of a landscape on the side of a brick building.

📝 In Action

Hay un mural muy colorido en mi calle.

A1

There is a very colorful mural on my street.

Los estudiantes pintaron un mural sobre la paz.

A2

The students painted a mural about peace.

México es famoso por sus murales históricos.

B1

Mexico is famous for its historical murals.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pintura (painting)
  • fresco (fresco (specific type of wall painting))

Antonyms

  • miniatura (miniature)

Common Collocations

  • pintar un mural – to paint a mural
  • mural urbano – urban mural / street art
  • mural escolar – school bulletin board or wall display

wall-mounted

Also: mural
A small decorative metal lantern attached to a wooden wall.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos un reloj mural para la oficina.

B1

We need a wall-mounted clock for the office.

La técnica mural requiere mucha preparación.

B2

The mural technique requires a lot of preparation.

El mapa mural ayuda a los niños a estudiar geografía.

B1

The wall map helps children study geography.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • de pared (of the wall)

Antonyms

  • portátil (portable)

Common Collocations

  • pintura mural – mural painting / wall art
  • reloj mural – wall clock

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "mural" in Spanish:

mural→wall painting→wall-mounted→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: mural

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'two murals' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
muralismo(muralism (art movement)) — Noun
muralista(muralist (artist)) — Noun
muro(wall) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'muralis', which comes from 'murus' meaning wall. It's essentially the same word in English because they share the same Latin ancestor.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: muralFrench: muralItalian: murale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'mural' and 'pintura' the same thing?

Not exactly. Every mural is a painting (pintura), but not every painting is a mural. A mural must be specifically painted on a wall or ceiling.

Is it used for graffiti?

Yes! Large, artistic graffiti is often called 'mural urbano' or 'arte mural'.

Can it be a girl's name?

No, 'mural' is only used for art or things on walls.