Spanish word

mezquita

Pronunciation

IPA/meθˈkita/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmosque

Example

Voy a la mezquita mañana.

I am going to the mosque tomorrow.

Illustration for mezquita (mosque)

More examples

Entramos en la mezquita con respeto.

We entered the mosque with respect.

Core concept

Religious building with a prayer hall used for Muslim communal worship.

Common phrases

  • entrar en la mezquita

    enter the mosque

  • cerca de la mezquita

    near the mosque

Similar words

iglesia: Building for Christian worship characterized by a sanctuary area, altar, and communal services.
sinagoga: Jewish worship and study space where congregants pray together and read from the Torah.
templo: Religious site or building set apart for rituals, ceremonies, and devotional gatherings.

Definition in Spanish

Edificio o espacio donde los musulmanes se reúnen para orar en comunidad y celebrar actividades religiosas y sociales.

Word origin

From Arabic masjid via al-masjid, literally 'place of prostration', from the Semitic root s-j-d meaning 'to kneel or prostrate'.

Usage tips

  • The stress falls on the penultimate syllable: mez-QUI-ta, not MEZ-qui-ta.

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