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castle in Catalan

castle in Catalan is castell, enrocar — castle means a large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.

castle in Catalan

castell

noun

A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or mansion with some of the architectural features of medieval castles.

enrocar

verb

(usually, _, intransitive, shogi) To create a similar defensive position in Japanese chess through several moves.

What does "castle" mean?

noun A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
"Tourists climbed the hill to see the medieval castle."
noun In chess, a rook, the piece shaped like a tower.
"She moved her castle across the board to threaten his king."
verb In chess, to make a special move where the king and a rook swap positions under certain conditions.
"He castled early to get his king to safety."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

castle in a sentence

Tourists climbed the hill to see the medieval castle.
The castle walls were over three metres thick.
She moved her castle across the board to threaten his king.
He castled early to get his king to safety.

Similar words in Catalan

château fortification fortress keep palace stronghold

Common Catalan translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "castle" in Catalan?

"castle" in Catalan is castell, enrocar. castle means: A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.

How do you use "castle" in a sentence?

Example: "Tourists climbed the hill to see the medieval castle." In Catalan, "castle" is castell, enrocar.

Are there other ways to say "castle" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "castle": castell, enrocar.

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