Capillas (en. Chapels)

/kaˈpijas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Structure or building dedicated to religious worship.

The chapels in the ancient monastery were very ornate.

Las capillas en el antiguo monasterio eran muy adornadas.

Part of a musical organ that contains the pipes.

The musicians tuned the instruments in the organ's chapel.

Los músicos afinaban los instrumentos en la capilla del órgano.

Small family or private chapel.

They have a chapel in their house where they pray as a family.

En su casa tienen una capilla donde rezan en familia.

From the Latin 'capella', which means 'cape'.

funeral chapel

Room where the body of a deceased person is laid to rest.

capilla ardiente

music chapel

A collection of musical instruments in one place.

capilla musical

private chapel

Chapel intended for a particular use by a family.

capilla privada

chaplaincy

Religious institution that maintains a chapel.

capellanía

chaplain

Priest in charge of a chapel.

capellán

chapter

Religious congregation that meets in a chapel.

capítulo

Refers to a private meeting place among friends.

Let's go to the chapel to play cards.

Vamos a la capilla a jugar a las cartas.

In some contexts, it can refer to a small social gathering.

Last night there was a gathering at Laura's house.

Anoche hubo una capilla en casa de Laura.