Translation of wall to Spanish

wall sustantivo

1. An architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness.

The ancient city's stone wall stood tall and proud, a testament to the ingenuity of its long-lost builders. La muralla de piedra de la ciudad antigua se erguía alta y orgullosa, un testimonio del ingenio de sus constructores perdidos hace mucho tiempo.

2. Anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect.

The company's strict budget was a wall to the team's creative ideas, limiting their ability to innovate and grow. El presupuesto estricto de la empresa fue un muro para las ideas creativas del equipo, limitando su capacidad para innovar y crecer.

3. (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure.

The blood-brain wall is a barrier that prevents harmful substances from entering the central nervous system. La barrera hematoencefálica es un obstáculo que impide que sustancias perjudiciales entren en el sistema nervioso central.

4. A difficult or awkward situation.

After getting stuck in the elevator, John found himself face to face with a wall - he was trapped and couldn't get out. Después de quedarse atascado en el ascensor, John se encontró cara a cara con una pared - estaba atrapado y no podía salir.

5. A vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain).

The experienced climber carefully made her way up the granite wall, her hands and feet finding tiny holds in the rough surface. La escaladora experimentada avanzó con cuidado por la pared de granito, sus manos y pies encontrando pequeños agarraderos en la superficie rugosa.

6. A layer of material that encloses space.

The concrete wall surrounding the garden helped to keep out intruders and maintained the beautiful view from inside. La pared de concreto que rodeaba el jardín ayudó a mantener fuera a los intrusos y conservó la hermosa vista desde dentro.

7. A masonry fence (as around an estate or garden).

The stately mansion was surrounded by a high wall that concealed it from prying eyes, adding to its air of mystery and exclusivity. La imponente mansión estaba rodeada por un alto muro que la ocultaba a los ojos curiosos, lo que agregaba al aire de misterio y exclusividad.

8. An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes.

The medieval castle's stone wall surrounded the moat, providing protection from invaders. El muro de piedra del castillo medieval rodeaba el foso, brindando protección a los invasores.

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wall verbo

1. Surround with a wall in order to fortify.