Spanish Conversation · Level 106
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Spanish word
parroquia
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈrokja/
Meaning
- feminine nounparish
Example
La parroquia está cerca de mi casa.
The parish is near my house.
More examples
Voy a la misa en la parroquia los domingos.
I go to mass at the parish on Sundays.
Core concept
Local ecclesiastical or civil district centered on a parish church.
Common phrases
misa en la parroquia
mass at the parish
ir a la parroquia
go to the parish
la parroquia local
the local parish
Similar words
iglesia: Building used for public worship and religious ceremonies.
comunidad: Group of people connected by a shared place or common purpose.
barrio: Residential neighborhood made up of houses and local shops.
capilla: Small building for private or small-scale worship.
Definition in Spanish
Zona eclesiástica bajo la responsabilidad de un párroco; en algunos lugares, 'parroquia' se emplea también como unidad administrativa local.
Word origin
It comes via Late Latin parochia from Greek paroikía (from para 'beside' + oikos 'house') and denotes a neighborhood or community associated with a church.
Usage tips
- In several Spanish-speaking countries parroquia also functions as a civil administrative unit, so references to municipio or alcalde indicate a nonreligious use.
Other meanings
- parish churchnoun
Related words
- parroquialparochialadjective
- parroquianoparishionernoun