a la iglesia

to church

to the church

a la iglesia(ah lah ee-gleh-syah)

phrase

1. (used to indicate destination)

a. to church (service)

Felipe va a la iglesia todos los domingos.

Felipe goes to church every Sunday.

b. to the church (building)

Marisa fue a la iglesia que está frente al parque.

Marisa went to the church that is opposite the park.

2. (used to indicate recipient)

a. to the church

Donó todo lo que tenía a la iglesia.

He donated everything he had to the church.