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paredes

/pah-REH-dehs/

walls

A high quality simple storybook illustration showing the interior corner where two brightly painted walls of a house meet, emphasizing the structural boundary.

Paredes, in the most common context, refers to the structural walls of a building, whether interior or exterior.

paredes(noun)

fA1

walls

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interior or exterior structures of a building

Also:

partition

?

dividing structures

📝 In Action

Las paredes de mi sala son de color azul claro.

A1

The walls of my living room are light blue.

Necesitamos colgar los cuadros en estas paredes.

A2

We need to hang the pictures on these walls.

Escuchamos la música a través de las paredes.

B1

We heard the music through the walls.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • muros (thick walls (often exterior/defensive))
  • tabiques (partitions)

Common Collocations

  • blanquear las paredes – to whitewash the walls
  • cuatro paredes – four walls (referring to a room or home)

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural

Even though 'paredes' ends in '-es' and not '-as', it is always a feminine noun. You must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'las paredes altas').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Paredes and Muros

Mistake: "Usando 'muros' para describir una pared interior de una casa."

Correction: 'Paredes' is the standard word for the inner walls of a room. 'Muros' usually refers to thick, exterior, or defensive walls.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Singular Form

The singular form of 'paredes' is 'pared' (wall). Remember, the 's' at the end of 'paredes' simply means there is more than one wall.

A simple, colorful cross-section illustration of a biological tube, clearly showing the distinct, thick layered wall structure of the vessel.

Paredes can also describe the anatomical linings or walls of internal structures, such as the muscular walls of a heart chamber or artery.

paredes(noun)

fB2

walls

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anatomical linings (e.g., of an artery or stomach)

Also:

barriers

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figurative limits or defenses

📝 In Action

Las paredes del estómago se inflaman con la gastritis.

B2

The walls of the stomach become inflamed with gastritis.

Sentí que las paredes de la cueva se cerraban a mi alrededor.

B2

I felt the walls of the cave closing in around me.

Ella levantó paredes invisibles para proteger su corazón.

C1

She put up invisible walls to protect her heart.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • límites (limits)
  • membranas (membranes)

Common Collocations

  • paredes arteriales – arterial walls
  • romper las paredes – to break down the barriers

Idioms & Expressions

  • oír hasta las paredes – to hear everything, to have no secrets

💡 Grammar Points

Metaphorical Use

When used figuratively (like 'putting up walls'), 'paredes' still means boundaries or barriers that separate or protect.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: paredes

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'paredes' to refer to the structure of a house?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

pared(wall (singular)) - noun
emparedado(sandwich (literally 'put between walls')) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'pared' (the singular form) feminine if it ends in 'd' and not 'a'?

Most Spanish nouns ending in -d, -z, or -ión are feminine, and 'pared' follows this pattern. While many nouns ending in -o are masculine and -a are feminine, there are exceptions, and this is one of the most common ones you'll encounter.

What is the difference between 'paredes' and 'muros'?

'Paredes' usually refers to the internal or relatively thin walls of a room or house. 'Muros' refers to something thicker, more structural, or external, like a defensive wall or the foundation of a building.