Bastille in Spanish
Bastille in Spanish is Bastilla, fortaleza — Bastille means a fortress or prison, especially one associated with harsh or unjust treatment of its inmates.
Bastille in Spanish
Bastilla
A former fortress and prison in Paris, France, the storming of which in 1789 began the French Revolution.
fortaleza
Chiefly in French contexts: a bastion or tower of a castle; also, a fortified tower or other building; or a small citadel or fortress.
What does "Bastille" mean?
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noun A fortress or prison, especially one associated with harsh or unjust treatment of its inmates.
"The rebels called the old jail a bastille and demanded it be torn down."
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noun Capitalized: the Bastille, a Paris fortress-prison whose storming by an angry crowd in 1789 marked the start of the French Revolution.
"French people celebrate Bastille Day every July 14th."
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Bastille in a sentence
- The rebels called the old jail a bastille and demanded it be torn down.
- French people celebrate Bastille Day every July 14th.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Bastille" in Spanish?
"Bastille" in Spanish is Bastilla, fortaleza. Bastille means: A fortress or prison, especially one associated with harsh or unjust treatment of its inmates.
How do you use "Bastille" in a sentence?
Example: "The rebels called the old jail a bastille and demanded it be torn down." In Spanish, "Bastille" is Bastilla, fortaleza.
Are there other ways to say "Bastille" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "Bastille": Bastilla, fortaleza.
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