Pronunciation: [mjˈʊɹalz] (IPA) 
The word "Muralles" is spelled with six letters and is pronounced "mʊˈɾaʎəs". The first two letters, "mu", represent the sound of "m" followed by "u", which is pronounced as in "put". The next two letters, "ra", indicate the sound of "r" followed by "a", as in "rat". The following letter, "l", stands for the sound of "l" and the last two letters, "les", give the sound of "ʎəs", which is like "yes" but with "l" sound.
Muralles is a Spanish noun that refers to ramparts or defensive walls. It is the plural form of the word "muralla," which translates to "city wall" or "fortress wall." The term originates from the Latin word "murus," meaning wall.
In its most common usage, muralles often refers to the fortified walls that surround ancient cities or castles. These walls were constructed to protect the inhabitants from outside threats, such as enemy attacks or invasions. Muralles typically feature thick, high walls made of stone or other sturdy materials, equipped with various defensive structures such as watchtowers, gates, and battlements. They played a crucial role in the defense of cities or fortresses throughout history, especially during times of war or conflict.
Muralles can also be used more broadly to describe any type of defensive walls, regardless of scale or purpose. For instance, it can refer to the walls surrounding smaller structures like monasteries, citadels, or even private residences with fortified walls for security reasons.
Furthermore, the term "muralles" can also hold metaphorical or symbolic meanings, representing the protection or barriers individuals or societies erect to guard themselves against emotional, psychological, or cultural threats.
Overall, muralles denotes physical defensive structures or barriers, encompassing various types and scales of fortifications, historically used to protect cities, castles, or other enclosed areas from external harm.
The word "muralles" traces its etymology to the Latin word "murus", which means "wall". In medieval Latin, this term developed into "muralia" (walls) and was then adopted into Old French as "mural" (wall) and "mure" (to enclose with walls). From Old French, the term entered the Catalan language as "muralles", taking on the specific meaning of "city walls". In Catalan, "muralles" refers to the defensive walls surrounding a city or town, typically built during the Middle Ages for protection.
