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How to Say "spire" in Spanish

The Spanish word forspireis torreA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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nounA1
tall, pointed roof structure
A tall, cylindrical stone tower with battlements at the top, reaching high into a blue sky.

Examples

La Torre de Pisa se está inclinando.

The Tower of Pisa is leaning.

Hay una torre de vigilancia en la entrada del puerto.

There is a watchtower at the entrance to the port.

Desde lo alto de la torre se puede ver toda la ciudad.

From the top of the tower, you can see the whole city.

Gender Rule

Even though many words ending in '-e' can be masculine, 'torre' is always feminine. Remember to use 'la' or 'una' with it.

Incorrect Article

Mistake:El torre es alta.

Correction: La torre es alta. (Always use the feminine article 'la'.)

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