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    Catedrales (en. Cathedrals)

    /kateˈðɾales/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Building of the Catholic Church that is the seat of a bishop.
    The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is famous for its architecture.
    La catedral de Santiago de Compostela es famosa por su arquitectura.
    Construction that houses religious worship and liturgical activities.
    Thousands of tourists visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral every year.
    Miles de turistas visitan la catedral de Notre-Dame cada año.
    It also means a representation of large dimensions and importance.
    Gothic cathedrals are an example of medieval architectural skill.
    Las catedrales góticas son un ejemplo de la habilidad arquitectónica medieval.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'cathedralis', which means 'belonging to the chair', referring to the episcopal seat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seat of the cathedral
    The place where the bishop resides.
    sede de la catedral
    cathedral of rock
    An expression that refers to a place of great fame in music.
    catedral del rock
    cathedral of fashion
    A place or event of great relevance in the fashion industry.
    catedral de la moda

    Related Words

    cathedra
    Seat or chair considered a symbol of authority, especially in an academic or ecclesiastical context.
    cátedra
    bishop
    Ecclesiastical dignity that supervises one or more dioceses.
    obispo
    architecture
    The art and technique of designing and constructing buildings.
    arquitectura

    Slang Meanings

    Cathedral
    That store is a cathedral of fashion.
    Esa tienda es una catedral de la moda.
    Rock cathedral
    The festival is the rock cathedral of the summer.
    El festival es la catedral rockera del verano.