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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