How to Say "vault" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “vault” is “bóveda” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
architectural arched ceiling
Examples
La catedral tiene una bóveda impresionante decorada con oro.
The cathedral has an impressive vault decorated with gold.
Caminamos bajo la bóveda de piedra del antiguo túnel.
We walked under the stone arch of the old tunnel.
Gender check
Even though it ends in 'a', just remember it's always feminine: 'la bóveda'.
Don't confuse with 'boda'
Mistake: “Confusing 'bóveda' with 'boda'.”
Correction: A 'boda' is a wedding; a 'bóveda' is a structural arch. They sound similar but are very different!
Other Meanings of “bóveda”
“bóveda” can also mean:
- a secure room for money or valuables(B1)
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