A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine nouna. orphanage El bebé que encontraron fue llevado a un hospicio.The baby that was found was taken to an orphanage.
a. poorhouse Los dos hermanos vivieron en un hospicio hasta que pudieron conseguir trabajo.The two brothers lived in a poorhouse until they could find work.
3. A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
(archaic) (history) a. hospice Cansados y sucios, los viajeros decidieron pernoctar en un hospicio.Weary and dirty, the travelers decided to spend the night in a hospice.
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