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"Iglesia" is a noun which is often translated as "church", and "parroquia" is a noun which is often translated as "parish church". Learn more about the difference between "iglesia" and "parroquia" below.
la iglesia(
ee
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gleh
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syah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (religious)
a. church
Vámonos a la iglesia que la misa comienza pronto.Let's go to the church; mass starts soon.
la parroquia(
pah
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rroh
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kyah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (temple)
a. parish church
Nos casamos en la misma parroquia que mis padres.We got married in the same parish church my parents did.
2. (clients)
a. parish
La parroquia recaudó donaciones y se las dio a los más necesitados en Navidad.The parish collected donations and gave them to the poor on Christmas.
b. parishioners
La parroquia está ensayando villancicos.The parishioners are rehearsing Christmas carols.
