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“inquisition” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/iŋkisiˈθjon/

Example

La inquisición marcó una época oscura en la historia de España.

The Inquisition marked a dark period in Spain's history.

Illustration for inquisición (inquisition)

How to say “inquisition” in Spanish

“Inquisition” in Spanish is inquisición.

A church tribunal investigating suspected heresy.

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

Example sentences with inquisición

¿Has oído hablar de la inquisición?

Have you heard of the inquisition?

Tips for using inquisición

  • Capitalization signals meaning: la Inquisición commonly names the historical institution, while lowercase inquisición appears for a general or metaphorical harsh investigation.

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