Spanish word

basílica

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈsilika/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbasilica

Example

¿Conoces la basílica de esta ciudad?

Do you know the basilica in this city?

Illustration for basílica (basilica)

More examples

Compramos entradas para la basílica esta mañana.

We bought tickets for the basilica this morning.

Core concept

Large historically important church with honorary status.

Common phrases

  • visita guiada a la basílica

    guided tour of the basilica

  • entradas para la basílica

    tickets for the basilica

  • horario de la basílica

    opening hours of the basilica

Similar words

iglesia: Local church building where a community regularly gathers for Christian worship.
catedral: Main city church serving as the bishop's seat and administrative center of a diocese.
parroquia: Parish church serving a specific neighborhood and its regular worshiping community.
capilla: Small chapel or oratory used for private devotion or services by a small group.

Definition in Spanish

Iglesia de especial importancia, a menudo grande y con valor histórico o artístico, que en algunos casos recibe el título honorífico de basílica por la jerarquía eclesiástica.

Word origin

From Latin basilica via Greek basilikḗ originally meaning a royal or public hall and later applied to honored Christian churches.

Usage tips

  • Basílica often indicates a church granted special recognition by the pope and therefore may not be the cathedral or diocesan seat.

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