English–Spanish
“parish” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈrokja/
Example
La parroquia está cerca de mi casa.
The parish is near my house.
How to say “parish” in Spanish
“Parish” in Spanish is parroquia.
Local ecclesiastical or civil district centered on a parish church.
Example sentences with parroquia
Voy a la misa en la parroquia los domingos.
I go to mass at the parish on Sundays.
Tips for using parroquia
- In several Spanish-speaking countries parroquia also functions as a civil administrative unit, so references to municipio or alcalde indicate a nonreligious use.