How to Say "medieval" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “medieval” is “medieval” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El castillo medieval está en la cima de la colina.
The medieval castle is at the top of the hill.
Muchos pueblos de España tienen una muralla medieval.
Many towns in Spain have a medieval wall.
La literatura medieval española incluye poemas épicos muy famosos.
Spanish medieval literature includes very famous epic poems.
One Form for All
This word is the same for both masculine and feminine things. You say 'el castillo medieval' (masculine) and 'la ciudad medieval' (feminine). The ending doesn't change!
Word Order
Just like most adjectives in Spanish, 'medieval' usually goes after the thing it is describing. Instead of saying 'medieval castle,' you say 'castle medieval' (castillo medieval).
Confusing Noun and Adjective
Mistake: “Un libro de la época medievale.”
Correction: Un libro de la época medieval.
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