English–Spanish

“temple” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtemplo/

Example

Visitamos el templo del pueblo.

We visited the temple in the village.

Illustration for templo (temple)

How to say “temple” in Spanish

“Temple” in Spanish is templo.

Dedicated sacred space used for worship, ceremonies, and storage of sacred items.

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

Example sentences with templo

El templo romano está abierto para visitas.

The Roman-era temple is open for visits.

Tips for using templo

  • When referring to a local or neighborhood church, speakers normally use iglesia, so templo can sound formal, historical, or specifically non-Christian.

“temple” in other languages