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How to Say "column" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcolumnis columnaA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
architectural support
A tall, sturdy, white classical architectural column with a decorative capital and base, providing support.

Examples

Las columnas del templo griego eran de mármol blanco.

The columns of the Greek temple were made of white marble.

Necesitamos construir una columna de apoyo en el sótano.

We need to build a support column in the basement.

Gender Reminder

Even though 'columna' ends in '-a', it is a feminine noun, which is the most common pattern for Spanish nouns ending in '-a'.

Other Meanings ofcolumna

columnacan also mean:

  • newspaper/magazine feature(B1)
  • vertical list or data set(B1, neutral/technical)

See all meanings in the full dictionary entry →

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