Capilla (en. Chapel)

/kaˈpi.ʎa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Small place of worship, generally belonging to a larger church.

The college chapel is very beautiful.

La capilla del colegio es muy bonita.

Structure that houses an image or an altar.

I visited the chapel where the main altar is located.

Visité la capilla donde se encuentra el altar mayor.

Part of a church dedicated to a saint.

The chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph is very frequented.

La capilla dedicada a San José es muy frecuentada.

From Latin 'capella', meaning 'cape', referring to the cape of Saint Martin that was kept in a place of worship.

funeral chapel

Room where a deceased person is laid in state.

capilla ardiente

go to the chapel

To attend a religious service in a chapel.

ir a la capilla

musical chapel

Group of musicians participating in a religious act.

capilla musical

altar

Structure in a church where religious ceremonies are held.

altar

church

Building intended for Christian worship.

iglesia

oratory

Place for prayer and meditation.

oratorio

Chapel as a place for emotional release.

That meeting was like a chapel for me.

Esa reunión fue como una capilla para mí.

To escape to a small place, known colloquially.

Let's go to the chapel to relax for a while.

Vamos a la capilla a relaxear un rato.