Spanish word

catedral

Pronunciation

IPA/kateˈðɾal/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncathedral

Example

Visité la catedral ayer.

I visited the cathedral yesterday.

Illustration for catedral (cathedral)

More examples

¿A qué hora abren la catedral los domingos?

What time does the cathedral open on Sundays?

Core concept

Official diocesan church centered on the bishop's cathedra.

Common phrases

  • comprar entradas para la catedral

    buy tickets for the cathedral

  • horario de la catedral

    cathedral opening hours

  • visita guiada de la catedral

    guided tour of the cathedral

Similar words

iglesia: Parish church used regularly by local worshippers for masses and community rites.
templo: Building for worship and ritual use by a particular religion or faith community.
capilla: Small private worship space used for services or devotion by a limited group.
basílica: Large, historically significant church granted a special honorary status by church authorities.

Definition in Spanish

Edificio religioso grande que sirve como la iglesia principal de una diócesis y que normalmente alberga la sede del obispo.

Word origin

Borrowed into Spanish from Latin cathedra, itself from Greek kathedra meaning 'seat', and came to denote the church that holds the bishop's seat.

Usage tips

  • In guides and announcements, saying 'la catedral' signals the building's public and historical importance.

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