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    Jerusalén (en. Jerusalem)

    /xeɾusaˈlen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Capital of Israel and site of significant religious and historical events.
    Jerusalem is known for the Western Wall.
    Jerusalén es conocida por el Muro de las Lamentaciones.
    Spiritual and cultural center of the three monotheistic religions.
    The old city of Jerusalem is a World Heritage site.
    La vieja ciudad de Jerusalén es un patrimonio de la humanidad.
    City with historical significance for millennia.
    The walls of Jerusalem have witnessed numerous conflicts.
    Las murallas de Jerusalén han sido testigos de numerosos conflictos.

    Etymology

    The name Jerusalem comes from the Hebrew 'Yerushalayim', which means 'foundation of peace'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Peace in Jerusalem
    Reference to the desire for peace in the conflict-ridden city.
    La paz en Jerusalén
    Jerusalem is the heart of the world
    Expression indicating the importance of Jerusalem in history and religion.
    Jerusalén es el corazón del mundo
    Visiting Jerusalem
    To undertake a trip to the city with religious or cultural interest.
    Visitar Jerusalén

    Related Words

    Zion
    Symbolic name for Jerusalem in religious contexts.
    Sion
    Western Wall
    Historical wall in Jerusalem, a place of prayer and lament for Jews.
    Muro de las Lamentaciones
    Temple Mount
    Sacred place in Jerusalem associated with Judaism and Islam.
    Monte del Templo

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to Jerusalem as a place of conflicts
    They say that Jerusalem is a pressure cooker because of its tensions.
    Dicen que Jerusalén es una olla a presión por sus tensiones.
    Interpreting Jerusalem as a symbol of hope
    Sometimes we say that Jerusalem is the collective dream of peace.
    A veces, decimos que Jerusalén es el sueño colectivo de paz.