monasterio
monastery
noun moh-nahs-TEH-ryoh Less Common
Origin: from Greek monastērion via Latin monasterium
Usage Note
Monasterio refers to a monastic complex for monks; the corresponding term for nuns is more commonly convento, though the two words overlap in informal use. Spain has many celebrated monasteries, such as El Escorial near Madrid. The adjective monástico ('monastic') shares the same root.
Examples
"El monasterio fue construido en el siglo XII."
Natural Translation
The monastery was built in the 12th century.
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