Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
kastilyo. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
kastilyo, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
kastilyo in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
kastilyo you have here. The definition of the word
kastilyo will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
kastilyo, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Sambali
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish castillo (“castle”).
Noun
kastilyo
- castle
Tagalog
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish castillo, from Old Spanish castiello (“stronghold, fortress, castle”), from Latin castellum, diminutive of castrum (“fort”).
Pronunciation
Noun
kastilyo (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜐ᜔ᜆᜒᜎ᜔ᜌᜓ)
- castle; chateau
- (nautical) forecastle; aftcastle
- (pyrotechnics) fireworks in frame
- Synonym: puwegos artipisyales
See also
Further reading