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capilla

chapel

noun kah-PEE-yah Less Common

Usage Note

Capilla denotes a small chapel, either a separate building or a side chapel within a larger church (capilla lateral). The phrase capilla ardiente refers to a lying-in-state chapel for a deceased person. Do not confuse with capucha (hood) despite similar spelling.

Examples

"La capilla del pueblo fue restaurada recientemente."

Natural Translation

The village chapel was recently restored.

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