Templo (en. Temple)

/ˈtem.plo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A building dedicated to the worship of deities.
The Temple of Apollo is one of the most famous in Greece.
El templo de Apolo es uno de los más famosos de Grecia.
A sacred place where religious ceremonies take place.
They gathered in the temple to celebrate the festivity.
Ellos se reunieron en el templo para celebrar la festividad.
A place of worship for various religious traditions.
The Buddhist temple is a place of peace and meditation.
El templo budista es un lugar de paz y meditación.

Etymology

From Latin 'templum', which refers to a designated place for the observation of auguries.

Common Phrases and Expressions

temple of fame
Place or state in which outstanding individuals in a profession are recognized and celebrated.
templo de la fama
to make a temple
To welcome something or someone respectfully and importantly.
hacer templo
sacred as a temple
Expression referring to something of great value or importance.
sagrado como un templo

Related Words

sanctuary
A place considered sacred where worship is rendered.
santuario
church
A building where Christians gather for worship.
iglesia
chapel
A small building dedicated to prayer or worship.
capilla

Slang Meanings

Reference to an important meeting place.
That bar has become the temple of friends.
Ese bar se ha convertido en el templo de los amigos.
Figurative use to denote a place of great importance to someone.
That library is my temple of knowledge.
Esa biblioteca es mi templo del conocimiento.