Spanish Conversation · Level 24
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Spanish word
sinagoga
Pronunciation
IPA/sinaˈɣoɣa/
Meaning
- feminine nounsynagogue
Example
¿Dónde está la sinagoga?
Where's the synagogue?
More examples
Este sábado vamos a la sinagoga.
This Saturday we are going to the synagogue.
Core concept
Jewish community hall for worship, study, and life-cycle ceremonies.
Common phrases
ir a la sinagoga
go to the synagogue
entrar en la sinagoga
enter the synagogue
la sinagoga judía
the Jewish synagogue
Similar words
iglesia: Place for Christian worship and community rites such as Mass, prayer, and sacraments.
templo: Temple used for ritual worship and formal religious ceremonies within a particular faith.
mezquita: Mosque where Muslims perform daily prayers and assemble for the Friday communal service.
Definition in Spanish
Lugar de reunión de la comunidad judía destinado al culto colectivo, al estudio religioso y a ceremonias como bodas o bar mitzvá.
Word origin
From Greek συναγωγή (synagōgē) 'assembly', via medieval Latin synagoga, originally referring to a communal gathering place for Jewish worship.
Usage tips
- Spanish treats sinagoga as feminine (la sinagoga), and speakers commonly say 'ir a la sinagoga' for attending services while 'visitar la sinagoga' suggests a tourist visit.
Related words
- sinagogalsynagogaladjective