Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Statue in Spanish: Estatua
Estatua · noun (feminine) · ehs-TAH-twah
Statue in Spanish is estatua, a feminine noun for a three-dimensional figure sculpted from stone, metal, or other materials.
Estatua is ehs-TAH-twah, three syllables with stress on TAH.
La estatua de la libertad es uno de los monumentos más famosos del mundo.
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in the world.
Statue in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for statue, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| estatua | statue | ehs-TAH-twah | Default, widely understood |
| escultura | statue | broader term for any sculpture |
How Native Speakers Use Estatua
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Tourism
Fuimos a ver la estatua del Cristo Redentor en Río de Janeiro.
We went to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.
Sightseeing discussion.
Park landmark
Hay una estatua de Simón Bolívar en la plaza principal.
There is a statue of Simón Bolívar in the main square.
City landmark description.
Staying still
Los niños jugaron a quedarse quietos como estatuas.
The kids played at staying still like statues.
Children's game reference.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Estatua
Spelling error
Incorrect: Visitamos la estátua del parque.
Correct: Visitamos la estatua del parque.
Estatua does not carry a written accent mark; the stress naturally falls on the second syllable.
Confusing with estado
Incorrect: Hay un estado de bronce en la plaza.
Correct: Hay una estatua de bronce en la plaza.
Estado means state (political division or condition); estatua is the word for statue.
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Common Questions About Statue in Spanish
- How do you say statue in Spanish?
- The word is estatua, directly cognate with the English statue and used identically for carved or molded figures in parks, museums, churches, and public spaces.
- What is the difference between estatua and escultura?
- An estatua specifically represents a figure (person, animal, or deity) in full three-dimensional form, while escultura is the broader term for any sculptural artwork including abstract pieces.
- How do you say Statue of Liberty in Spanish?
- The Statue of Liberty is translated as Estatua de la Libertad, maintaining the feminine article la because both estatua and libertad are feminine nouns.