No. 4,281 in Spanish
palacio
A large, luxurious residence or building, typically belonging to royalty or nobility; a palace.
In a sentence
El palacio estaba decorado con mármol y oro.
The palace was decorated with marble and gold.
In this sentence, 'palacio' refers to a grand and luxurious building, typically associated with royalty or important historical significance.
Visité el palacio nacional cuando fui a la capital.
I visited the national palace when I went to the capital.
Here, 'palacio' denotes a specific government-related building that serves as a national landmark or a location for official matters.
Mi abuelo solía decir que su pequeña casa era su palacio.
My grandfather used to say that his small house was his palace.
In this sentence, 'palacio' is used metaphorically to describe something cherished or special, emphasizing personal importance rather than physical grandeur.
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