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    Abadía (en. Abbey)

    /aβaˈðia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A collection of buildings that constitute a religious community under the direction of an abbot or abbess.
    The Abbey of Cluny was one of the most influential monasteries of the Middle Ages.
    La abadía de Cluny fue uno de los monasterios más influyentes de la Edad Media.
    A place where the monks or nuns of a religious order live.
    The monk decided to retire to the abbey to meditate and live in peace.
    El monje decidió retirarse a la abadía para meditar y vivir en paz.
    The main building or church of an abbey.
    The abbey has an impressive cathedral with ancient stained glass.
    La abadía tiene una impresionante catedral con vitrales antiguos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'abbatia', referring to the residence of an abbot.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    abbey of silence
    A remote place where tranquility and reflection are sought.
    abadía del silencio
    to work at the abbey
    To perform a task in a monastic or peaceful environment.
    trabajar en la abadía

    Related Words

    abbot
    Title of the person who presides over an abbey.
    abad
    abbess
    Woman who leads a religious community of nuns.
    abadesa
    monk
    Person who lives in a religious community and dedicates their life to prayer and work.
    monje

    Slang Meanings

    To live away from society.
    After his retirement, he went to the abbey to live away from urban stress.
    Después de su retiro, se fue a la abadía a vivir lejos del estrés urbano.
    A place of peace and tranquility.
    That park feels like an abbey in the middle of the city.
    Ese parque se siente como una abadía en medio de la ciudad.