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citadel in Spanish

citadel in Spanish is ciudadela, alcázar — citadel means a fortress, often built on high ground, that protects or overlooks a city.

citadel in Spanish

ciudadela
noun
A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
alcázar
noun
A strong fortress that sits high above a city.

What does "citadel" mean?

  1. noun A fortress, often built on high ground, that protects or overlooks a city.
    "The citadel had guarded the city for over five centuries."
  2. noun Any stronghold or heavily protected place, used figuratively.
    "The bank's headquarters was a citadel of old money and tradition."
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citadel in a sentence

  • The citadel had guarded the city for over five centuries.
  • The bank's headquarters was a citadel of old money and tradition.

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What is "citadel" in Spanish?

"citadel" in Spanish is ciudadela, alcázar. citadel means: A fortress, often built on high ground, that protects or overlooks a city.

How do you use "citadel" in a sentence?

Example: "The citadel had guarded the city for over five centuries." In Spanish, "citadel" is ciudadela, alcázar.

Are there other ways to say "citadel" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "citadel": ciudadela, alcázar.

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