Castelo
Castle
Language note: The 'e' in Castelo is pronounced 'eh', like in 'bet'.
Culture note: Portugal is dotted with stunning castles, many dating back to the Moorish era.
Context: Express your interest in visiting a type of historical fortified structure.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Castelo
[kas-TELL-oh]
Castle
A large fortified building or set of buildings usually built in the Middle Ages or during similar times for defense and residence of nobility.
Nós visitamos o Castelo durante a nossa viagem a Portugal.
We visited the Castle during our trip to Portugal.
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