Dictionary · Spanish

pilar

noun

Senses

  1. 1.

    pillar

    a vertical support structure, typically cylindrical, that holds up a building or bridge

  2. 2.

    pier

    a support structure in water, as in a bridge or dock

  3. 3.

    mainstay, cornerstone

    a fundamental principle or key element that something depends on

Examples

  • "Los pilares de la catedral son enormes y muy antiguos."

    The pillars of the cathedral are enormous and very old.

  • "La educación es un pilar fundamental de la sociedad."

    Education is a fundamental cornerstone of society.

  • "El puente se apoya en varios pilares de hormigón."

    The bridge rests on several concrete pillars.

Usage

Pilar is primarily a noun referring to physical or metaphorical supports. It is also used as a common Spanish given name (proper noun). In figurative contexts, it often appears in expressions like "pilar fundamental" (fundamental pillar/cornerstone).