Kastilyo

castle; fortressnoun

Alternative meanings

A large, strong, protected building, usually associated with kings, nobles, military defense, or historical architecture.

Pronunciation

kas-TEEL-yoh

Root and affixes

Loan/adapted form from Spanish “castillo”. Related to historical buildings, palaces, and fortresses.

Variants or conjugations

kastilyo; fortress; palace

Related words and expressions

fortress; palace; king; defense; history

Meaning and usage notes

Kastilyo means castle. “Kuta” can refer more to a fort or military fortress. “Palasyo” means palace, not exactly castle.