coliseo

coliseum

noun koh-lee-SEH-oh Rare

Origin: from Latin Colosseum, the Roman amphitheatre

Also means

arena

Usage Note

Coliseo refers to any large stadium or entertainment venue, not just the ancient Roman one (which in Spanish is usually el Coliseo or el Coloso). It is used for modern sports arenas and concert halls: el coliseo de la ciudad. The word is masculine. In some Latin American cities, coliseo specifically denotes an indoor arena.

Examples

"El concierto se celebró en el coliseo central."

Natural Translation

The concert was held at the central arena.

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