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    Conventos (en. Convents)

    /konˈbentos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Building intended for the communal life of religious, such as nuns or friars.
    The convent of San Francisco is famous for its architecture.
    El convento de San Francisco es famoso por su arquitectura.
    Place where religious and spiritual activities are practiced.
    The convent offered spiritual retreats to the faithful.
    El convento ofrecía retiros espirituales a los fieles.
    Religious community that lives under a rule.
    She decided to join a Carmelite convent.
    Ella decidió unirse a un convento de carmelitas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'conventus', which means meeting or assembly.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    convent of friars
    Place where friars or male religious live.
    convento de frailes
    to leave the convent
    To do something that is considered prohibited or out of the ordinary.
    salir del convento

    Related Words

    nun
    Woman who belongs to a religious community and lives in a convent.
    monja
    friar
    Religious who lives in a convent and preaches.
    fraile
    rule
    Set of norms that govern life in a convent.
    regla

    Slang Meanings

    To feel trapped or limited in activities.
    Sometimes I feel like I have a convent life.
    A veces siento que tengo una vida de convento.
    A very quiet and monotonous life.
    That job is so boring, it feels like I'm in a convent.
    Ese trabajo es tan aburrido, parece que estoy en un convento.