How to Say "statue" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “statue” is “estatua” — use 'estatua' when referring to a sculpted figure that represents a specific person, animal, or mythical being, often found in public spaces.
estatua
es-TAH-twaesˈtatwa
Examples
En la plaza central hay una estatua de un héroe nacional.
In the central square there is a statue of a national hero.
La estatua de bronce fue dañada por la tormenta.
The bronze statue was damaged by the storm.
Ella se quedó inmóvil como una estatua cuando escuchó la noticia.
She stood still like a statue when she heard the news.
Always Feminine
Since 'estatua' ends in '-a', it is a feminine noun. You must always use feminine articles ('la estatua') and feminine adjectives ('una estatua grande').
Defining Material
To specify what the statue is made of, use the preposition 'de' (of/made of): 'la estatua de oro' (the statue made of gold).
Confusing Gender
Mistake: “El estatua es grande.”
Correction: La estatua es grande. (Remember it's always feminine, 'la'.)
escultura
es-kool-TOO-rahesˈkultuɾa
Examples
Hay una escultura muy bonita en la plaza.
There is a very beautiful sculpture in the square.
Vimos una escultura de mármol en el museo.
We saw a marble sculpture in the museum.
Las esculturas abstractas pueden ser difíciles de entender.
Abstract sculptures can be difficult to understand.
Always Feminine
Even if the sculpture is of a man, the word 'escultura' is always feminine. You must always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Plural Form
To talk about more than one, simply add an 's' at the end: 'las esculturas'.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “El escultura es grande.”
Correction: La escultura es grande. Because the word ends in '-a', it is almost always feminine in Spanish.
Choosing Between 'Estatua' and 'Escultura'
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