How to Say "edifice" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “edifice” is “edificio” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Trabajo en el edificio más alto de la ciudad.
I work in the tallest building in the city.
Mi apartamento está en un edificio antiguo.
My apartment is in an old building.
La construcción del nuevo edificio de oficinas tomará dos años.
The construction of the new office building will take two years.
Always Masculine
Like most Spanish words ending in '-o', 'edificio' is a masculine word. This means you'll always use masculine articles like 'el' (the) and 'un' (a/an) with it. For example, 'el edificio' or 'un edificio grande'.
'Edificio' vs. 'Casa'
Mistake: “Vivo en un edificio con mi familia.”
Correction: This is okay if you live in an apartment, but if you mean a 'house', the word is 'casa'. Use 'casa' for a house and 'edificio' for a larger building, often with multiple units or offices.
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