castro

word

KAS-troh

Definition

Castro can refer to an ancient fortified settlement, especially from Celtic cultures in the Iberian Peninsula, or to a surname, most famously associated with the Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

Usage & Nuances

As a common noun, 'castro' is rarely used in English except in historical, archaeological, or academic contexts about ancient Iberian cultures. As a surname, it's well-known due to public figures like Fidel Castro. Capitalization distinguishes the proper noun.

Spanish: castro (fortaleza celta) - Castro (apellido propio)Portuguese (BR): castro (fortificação antiga) - Castro (sobrenome)Portuguese (PT): castro (fortificação antiga) - Castro (apelido)Chinese (Simplified): 卡斯特罗（古堡/要塞）- 卡斯特罗（姓氏）Chinese (Traditional): 卡斯特羅（古堡/要塞）- 卡斯特羅（姓氏）Hindi: कास्त्रो (प्राचीन किला) - कास्त्रो (उपनाम)Arabic: كاسترو (حصن قديم) - كاسترو (اسم عائلة)Bengali: কাস্ত্রো (প্রাচীন দুর্গ/নাম)Russian: кастро (древнее укреплённое поселение) - Кастро (фамилия)Japanese: カストロ（古代要塞集落／姓）Vietnamese: castro (khu định cư cổ - họ)Korean: 카스트로 (고대 성채 마을/성)Turkish: castro (antik kale köyü - soyadı)Urdu: کاسترو (قدیم قلعہ بند بستی/خاندانی نام)Indonesian: castro (pemukiman benteng kuno - nama keluarga)

Example Sentences

The ancient castro in Galicia attracts many visitors.

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The documentary explained how people lived in a castro over 2,000 years ago.

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Fidel Castro was an important Cuban leader.

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Many towns in Spain are named Castro.

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Have you ever visited a real castro before?

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You can still see the remains of a castro on that hilltop today.

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