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muros

/MOO-rohs/

walls

A sturdy, ancient stone wall made of large grey rocks.

Muros can refer to thick or defensive structures, like stone walls.

muros(noun)

mA1

walls

?

thick, external, or defensive structures

Also:

fortifications

?

defensive walls around a city

,

ramparts

?

historical defensive structures

📝 In Action

Los muros de este castillo son muy gruesos.

A1

The walls of this castle are very thick.

Pintaron los muros exteriores de blanco.

A2

They painted the exterior walls white.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • paredes (walls (usually thinner/interior))
  • murallas (city walls/ramparts)

Antonyms

  • aperturas (openings)
  • huecos (gaps/hollows)

Common Collocations

  • muros de contención – retaining walls
  • entre cuatro muros – within four walls (stuck inside)

Idioms & Expressions

  • si los muros hablaran – if these walls could talk

💡 Grammar Points

Gender and Number

'Muros' is the plural form of the masculine word 'muro.' Always use masculine articles like 'los' or 'unos' with it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Muro vs. Pared

Mistake: "Using 'muros' for the walls inside your bedroom."

Correction: Use 'paredes' for thin interior walls and 'muros' for thick, structural, or outdoor walls.

⭐ Usage Tips

Think 'Structural'

If the wall is holding up the building or keeping an army out, use 'muros.' If it's just dividing two rooms, use 'paredes.'

A digital interface featuring a grid of various colorful photos and user avatars.

Muros is also used to describe social media walls or profile feeds.

muros(noun)

mB1

feeds / walls

?

social media profiles

Also:

barriers

?

emotional or metaphorical obstacles

📝 In Action

No me gusta publicar fotos en los muros de otros.

B1

I don't like posting photos on other people's walls (feeds).

Ella puso muros entre nosotros.

B2

She put up walls (barriers) between us.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • barreras (barriers)
  • obstáculos (obstacles)

Common Collocations

  • muro de Facebook – Facebook wall
  • romper los muros – to break down the walls (figurative)

⭐ Usage Tips

Digital Language

Even though technology changes, many Spanish speakers still use 'muro' to refer to the main profile page or feed on social media platforms.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: muros

Question 1 of 2

If you are talking about the thin wall between your kitchen and living room, should you use 'muros'?

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Word Family

muro(wall (singular)) - noun
muralla(great wall / rampart) - noun
amurallar(to wall in / to fortify) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'muros' used for 'murals'?

Not directly. A mural (the painting) is called 'un mural.' However, you paint 'un mural' ON 'un muro'.

Is 'muros' formal?

It is a neutral word. It is used in technical architecture books, historical documents, and casual social media conversations.