How to Say "architecture" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “architecture” is “arquitectura” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La arquitectura de Barcelona es famosa en todo el mundo.
The architecture of Barcelona is famous throughout the world.
Me gustaría estudiar arquitectura para diseñar casas ecológicas.
I would like to study architecture to design eco-friendly houses.
La arquitectura colonial se puede ver en muchas ciudades de México.
Colonial architecture can be seen in many cities in Mexico.
Gender and Endings
Even though it is a long, academic word, it ends in 'a' and is always feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
The Silent 'U'
In the combination 'qui', the 'u' is never pronounced. It sounds just like the 'ke' in 'kettle'.
Wrong Article
Mistake: “El arquitectura es interesante.”
Correction: La arquitectura es interesante. (It is a feminine noun).
English Spelling Influence
Mistake: “Me gusta la architecura.”
Correction: Me gusta la arquitectura. (Spanish uses 'qu' instead of 'ch' for this sound).
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