taller

Taller is a term with distinct meanings in English and Spanish, and it can appear in other proper-name contexts as well.

In English, taller is the comparative form of the adjective tall. It is used to compare the height of two or more subjects. For example, “The taller tower stands beside the shorter one.” As a word on its own, taller does not function as a standalone noun in standard usage.

In Spanish, taller is a masculine noun meaning a workshop, studio, or shop where crafts, repairs, or manufacturing take place. The word is widely used in everyday language and signage, and its plural form is talleres. It appears in phrases such as taller de carpintería (carpentry workshop) or taller mecánico (auto repair shop). The noun likely derives from the verb tallar, meaning to carve or shape.

Beyond these primary meanings, Taller can also appear as a proper noun. It may refer to a surname and to names of studios, businesses, or cultural venues. In some regions, “El Taller” or simply “Taller” may be used as part of a name for schools, artist studios, or craft collectives.

Summary: In English, taller denotes a height-based comparison. In Spanish, taller designates a workshop or crafting space, with talleres as its plural. The word also appears in personal and institutional names in various languages and contexts.