Spanish Conversation · Level 138
44 words
Spanish word
rábita
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈraβita/
Meaning
- feminine nounribat
Example
La rábita del pueblo era famosa por su antigüedad.
The ribat in the village was famous for its age.
More examples
La visita guiada a la rábita empezó a las 10.
The guided tour of the ribat started at 10.
Core concept
Secluded religious retreat.
Common phrases
visita guiada a la rábita
guided tour of the ribat
horario de la rábita
ribat opening hours
entrada a la rábita
entrance to the ribat
Similar words
ermita: Simple village chapel serving local worship and devotion.
capilla: Small worship space inside a church or house for private services.
convento: Residential religious community where monks or nuns live and practice together.
santuario: Religious site dedicated to a saint or sacred event that attracts pilgrims.
Definition in Spanish
Edificio o lugar religioso pequeño, usado como ermita, retiro o vivienda de comunidades religiosas y frecuente en la toponimia.
Word origin
Borrowed from Arabic ribāṭ, a term for a garrisoned lodging that in medieval Iberia shifted to mean small hermitages used by religious communities.
Usage tips
- Rábita is more likely to be found on maps than in conversation, so when asking about one native speakers usually understand ermita better, for example '¿Hay una ermita cerca?'