What does "atalaya" mean in English?

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Spanish

atalaya

English

watchtower

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Alternative translations of "atalaya"

lookout
observation post
vantage point
watch post

Examples of how to use "atalaya" in Spanish

Spanish
Vigilaban desde la atalaya.
English
They watched from the watchtower.
Spanish
La atalaya vigila el valle durante la noche.
English
The watchtower watches over the valley during the night.
Spanish
Subimos a la atalaya para ver el mar.
English
We went up to the watchtower to see the sea.
Spanish
La atalaya antigua está hecha de piedra.
English
The old watchtower is made of stone.
Spanish
¿Ves la atalaya en la colina?
English
Do you see the watchtower on the hill?

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Vigilaban desde la atalaya.

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