A1 — Beginnernoun
castello
castle
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fortezzaroccamanieropalazzofortilizio
Usage note
'Fortezza' is a fortress. 'Rocca' is a stronghold on a hilltop. 'Maniero' is a manor house. 'Castello di sabbia' is a sandcastle. 'Castelli in aria' means castles in the air (daydreams).
Example
"Abbiamo visitato un castello medievale in Toscana."
"We visited a medieval castle in Tuscany."
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