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“abbey” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aβaˈðia/

Example

La abadía tiene una iglesia antigua.

The abbey has an old church.

Illustration for abadía (abbey)

How to say “abbey” in Spanish

“Abbey” in Spanish is abadía.

Church-centered monastic complex with cloisters and communal living quarters for a community of monks or nuns.

Full entry for abadía: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with abadía

Merece la pena visitar la abadía si te interesa la historia.

It's worth paying a visit to the abbey if you are interested in history.

Tips for using abadía

  • Frequently used in historical descriptions and tourist signage to name an old religious complex rather than to describe daily communal life.

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