Morada (en. Dwelling)
/moˈɾaða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Closed space that serves for habitation.
My grandparents' dwelling is in the countryside.
La morada de mis abuelos está en el campo.
Residence or place where one lives.
His dwelling is a beautiful apartment in the city center.
Su morada es un hermoso apartamento en el centro.
Any place temporarily inhabited.
The travelers' dwelling was a cozy hotel.
La morada de los viajeros era un hotel acogedor.
Etymology
From the Latin 'morata', which comes from 'morari', meaning 'to inhabit'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dwelling of love
It refers to a place filled with love and affection.
morada del amor
spiritual dwelling
Inner space of peace and reflection.
morada espiritual
eternal dwelling
Place where it is believed souls go after death.
morada eterna
Related Words
morar
Act of inhabiting or residing in a place.
morar
morador
Person who inhabits a place.
morador
Slang Meanings
In some contexts, it can refer to an informal meeting place.
Let's go to my dwelling to listen to music.
Vamos a mi morada a escuchar música.
Used in some regions to refer to someone's close home.
That is my best friend's dwelling.
Esa es la morada de mi mejor amigo.