tower

S2 W2

BrE /ˈtaʊə/ AmE /ˈtaʊər/

noun en → es

1 BUILDING [singular] A2

a very tall building or structure, especially one used as a defence against attack in the past

torre, edificio alto

  • the tower of London

Collocations a medieval tower · a clock tower

  • The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in Paris.

    La Torre Eiffel es uno de los monumentos más famosos en París.

2 HEIGHT [singular] B1

the height or upper part of something, especially a building

altura, parte superior

  • the tower of sth

Collocations tower over sb/sth · tower above sth

  • The skyscraper towers over the surrounding buildings.

    El rascacielos se alza sobre los edificios circundantes.

3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS [singular] B2

a tall structure used to hold radio or television equipment, usually with a red light on top

antena, torre de telecomunicaciones

  • the tower of sth

Collocations a TV tower · a radio tower

  • The new television tower will be completed next year.

    La nueva torre de televisión se completará el próximo año.

4 GAMING [singular] C1

in a video game, the highest level or stage that can be reached by a player

nivel máximo, etapa final

  • the tower of sth

Collocations reach the tower · complete the tower

  • Players must complete all levels to reach the final tower.

    Los jugadores deben completar todos los niveles para alcanzar la etapa final.