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    Monasterio (en. Monastery)

    /monasteˈɾjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Place intended for religious life, where monks or nuns reside and carry out their practices.
    The Montserrat monastery is a very visited pilgrimage site.
    El monasterio de Montserrat es un lugar de peregrinación muy visitado.
    Building or set of buildings that is part of a monastic community.
    The monastery has beautiful gardens and impressive architecture.
    El monasterio tiene hermosos jardines y una impresionante arquitectura.
    Community of people living together under a monastic rule.
    The monks of this monastery lead a life of prayer and work.
    Los monjes de este monasterio siguen una vida de oración y trabajo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'monasterium', which means 'monastery' or 'place of the monks'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    monastic life
    A lifestyle followed by a person living in a monastery.
    vida monástica
    monastic silence
    Silence observed in some monasteries as part of their spiritual life.
    silencio monástico
    monastic rule
    Set of norms and guidelines followed by monks in a monastery.
    regla monástica

    Related Words

    monk
    Person who is part of a monastic community.
    monje
    monastic
    Adjective that describes something related to monasteries.
    monástica
    contemplative
    Related to the life of prayer and contemplation practiced in some monasteries.
    contemplativa

    Slang Meanings

    A place of retreat and peace.
    I'm going to my personal monastery, where I can meditate and disconnect.
    Voy a mi monasterio personal, donde puedo meditar y desconectar.
    A term used to refer to a boring or very serious place.
    That meeting was a real monastery; no one laughed all afternoon.
    Esa reunión fue un verdadero monasterio; nadie se rió en toda la tarde.