How to Say "dome" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dome” is “cúpula” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
architectural structure
Examples
La iglesia tiene una cúpula impresionante.
The church has an impressive dome.
Subimos a la cúpula para ver el atardecer.
We went up to the dome to see the sunset.
El arquitecto diseñó una cúpula de cristal para el patio.
The architect designed a glass dome for the courtyard.
Always Feminine
Even though it refers to a large building structure, 'cúpula' is always a feminine word. Use 'la' and 'una' with it.
Accent Mark
This word has an accent on the 'u'. This tells you to stress the first part of the word: KOO-poo-lah.
Confusing with 'copa'
Mistake: “La copa de la iglesia.”
Correction: La cúpula de la iglesia.
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