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"Monasterio" is a noun which is often translated as "monastery", and "iglesia" is a noun which is often translated as "church". Learn more about the difference between "monasterio" and "iglesia" below.
el monasterio(
moh
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nahs
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teh
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ryoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (religious)
a. monastery
La reliquia fue trasladada desde el monasterio hacia la nueva catedral.The relic was transported from the monastery to the new cathedral.
b. convent
Una de las monjas del monasterio encontró un bebé abandonado en la puerta.One of the nuns of the convent found an abandoned baby at the door.
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.
