No. 6,025 in Spanish
abbey
"Abbey" in Spanish is *abadía*, which means a monastery or convent ruled by an abbot or abbess.
In a sentence
La abadía fue construida en el siglo XII y aún se mantiene en pie.
The abbey was built in the 12th century and still stands.
Here, 'abbey' refers to a historical and religious building.
Durante nuestro viaje visitamos varias abadías y cada una tenía un estilo arquitectónico único.
During our trip we visited several abbeys, each with a unique architectural style.
In this sentence, 'abbey' denotes different locations known for their distinct cultural and architectural characteristics.
Una de mis películas favoritas tiene escenas ambientadas en una antigua abadía en Inglaterra.
One of my favorite movies has scenes set in an old abbey in England.
In this context, 'abbey' emphasizes the atmospheric setting of a film.
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