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    Escorial (en. Dump)

    /eskoˈɾjal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A building that combines a monastery, a palace, and a pantheon.
    The Escorial was commissioned by King Philip II of Spain.
    El Escorial fue encargado por el rey Felipe II de España.
    A symbol of the Counter-Reformation and Renaissance architecture.
    The design of the Escorial reflects the solemnity of the time.
    El diseño del Escorial refleja la solemnidad de la época.

    Etymology

    From the name of the place in Madrid where the monastery is located.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The Escorial is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Referring to its designation as part of the World Heritage by UNESCO.
    El Escorial es Patrimonio de la Humanidad
    Visit the Escorial.
    To take a tour of the monastery and palace.
    Visitar el Escorial
    Escorial architecture.
    Architectural style related to the Escorial.
    Arquitectura escorial

    Related Words

    Philip II
    King of Spain who ordered the construction of the Escorial.
    Felipe II
    Renaissance
    Historical period during which the Escorial was built.
    Renacimiento
    monarchy
    System of government that was present during the construction of the Escorial.
    monarquía

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to a very solemn or serious place.
    That event was so formal, it resembled an escorial.
    Ese evento fue tan formal, parecía un escorial.
    In some contexts, it is used to describe something grand or impressive.
    That artwork is an escorial.
    Esa obra de arte es un escorial.