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    Mezquita (en. Mosque)

    /mesˈkita/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Religious building where Muslims perform their prayers.
    The main mosque of the city is a beautiful example of Islamic architecture.
    La mezquita principal de la ciudad es un hermoso ejemplo de arquitectura islámica.
    Gathering place for the Muslim community.
    On Fridays, the mosque fills with worshippers for congregational prayer.
    Los viernes, la mezquita se llena de fieles para la oración congregacional.
    Building intended for the teaching of the Islamic faith.
    Quran and religious classes are taught in the mosque.
    En la mezquita se imparten clases de corán y religión.

    Etymology

    The word 'mezquita' comes from the Arabic 'masjid', which means 'place of prostration'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Enter the mosque
    Access the place of Muslim worship.
    entrar a la mezquita
    Pray in the mosque
    Perform prayers within the mosque.
    orar en la mezquita
    House of Allah
    Expression that refers to the mosque as the home of God on Earth.
    casa de Allah

    Related Words

    Imam
    Religious leader who leads the prayers in the mosque.
    imán
    Quran
    Sacred book of Islam that is studied in the mosque.
    corán
    Sharia
    Set of Islamic norms that are discussed in the mosque.
    sharía

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to a place of congregation
    The neighborhood mosque is always full on Fridays.
    La mezquita del barrio siempre está llena los viernes.
    Symbol of Muslim unity
    In the mosque, all brothers in faith feel united.
    En la mezquita se sienten unidos todos los hermanos de fe.