How to Say "gallows" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “gallows” is “horca” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
structure for execution
Examples
El pirata fue condenado a morir en la horca.
The pirate was sentenced to die on the gallows.
La horca se encontraba en la plaza principal del pueblo.
The gallows was located in the town's main square.
Muchos prisioneros escaparon de la horca en el último minuto.
Many prisoners escaped the gallows at the last minute.
Always Feminine
Even though it starts with an 'h', it is always 'la horca'. The rule that changes 'la' to 'el' only happens with words starting with a stressed 'a' or 'ha' sound, like 'el hacha'.
Silent H
Mistake: “Pronouncing it as 'jor-ka'.”
Correction: The 'h' is completely silent in Spanish. Pronounce it starting with the 'o' sound: 'or-ka'.
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