El monasterio



Example: Visitamos el monasterio antiguo durante las vacaciones de verano.

Definition


"El monasterio" refers to a building or complex where monks or nuns live, work, and worship. It is often a place of religious retreat and community, typically isolated and dedicated to spiritual practices and contemplation.

Etymology


The word "el monasterio" comes from the Latin 'monasterium,' which means 'a place for monks.' It evolved through Old Spanish to denote a religious community's residence. Did you know? Monasteries have been central to preserving knowledge and culture during the Middle Ages.

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"El monasterio" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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