Claustros (en. Cloisters)

/klawstɾos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition_text: Part of a building in a convent or monastery, often surrounded by columns.

Example_sentence: The cloister of the monastery is a place of peace and reflection.

El claustro del monasterio es un lugar de paz y reflexión.

Definition_text: Enclosed space in an educational institution, used for study or contemplation.

Example_sentence: The students gathered in the cloister to study together.

Los estudiantes se reunieron en el claustro para estudiar juntos.

Etymology_origin: From Latin 'claustrum', meaning 'lock' or 'enclosed place'.

Phrase: silent cloister

Meaning: A quiet and secluded place, ideal for meditation.

claustro silencioso

Phrase: cloister of the monastery

Meaning: Specifically refers to the enclosed area of a monastery.

claustro del monasterio

Related_word: claustrophobia

Description: Irrational fear of enclosed spaces.

claustrofobia

Related_word: convent

Description: Building intended for the life of nuns or religious individuals.

convento

Meaning: Temporary refuge for studying.

Example: I'm going to the cloister to catch up on my readings.

Me voy al claustro a ponerme al día con mis lecturas.

Meaning: A place to disconnect from the routine.

Example: The cloister became my escape from daily stress.

El claustro se convirtió en mi escape del estrés diario.