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"Castle" in Spanish: castillo
el castillo
A castle is el castillo. It is masculine. Tourists visit el castillo for views and history.
Tour
Visitamos el castillo por la mañana.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce castillo
Say it
kahs-TEE-yoh
/kas.ˈti.ʝo/
kahs-TEE-yoh. Stress TEE. Soft ll like y.
"Castle" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el castillo | the castle Default noun. | Default noun. |
| visitar el castillo | to visit the castle Sightseeing. | Sightseeing. |
| castillo medieval | medieval castle History talk. | History talk. |
| entrada al castillo | castle entrance / ticket Ticket desk. | Ticket desk. |
How to use castillo in real life
- 1Tour
Visitamos el castillo por la mañana.
We're visiting the castle in the morning.
Day plan.
- 2Photo
El castillo se ve desde el puente.
The castle is visible from the bridge.
Viewpoint.
- 3Ticket
¿Cuánto cuesta la entrada al castillo?
How much is the castle ticket?
Price ask.
Mistakes English speakers make with castillo
Incorrect: La castillo es antiguo.
Correct: El castillo es antiguo.
Castillo is masculine: el castillo.
Incorrect: Voy al castle.
Correct: Voy al castillo.
Use castillo, not English castle.
Good to know
Castillo is for fortress-style castles. Some sites mix palace and castillo words on signs. Buy tickets early on busy days.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a castle visit
ChatPal
El castillo abre a las diez.
The castle opens at ten.
You
¿Hay un tour del castillo?
Is there a castle tour?
ChatPal
Sí, cada hora.
Yes, every hour.
You
Compro el boleto ahora.
I'll buy the ticket now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Castle" in Spanish
Gender of castillo?
Masculine: el castillo.
Visit the castle?
Visitar el castillo.
Castle ticket?
Entrada al castillo.
Pronounce castillo?
kahs-TEE-yoh; ll sounds like y.
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