No. 4,022 in Spanish
catedral
Cathedral: A large, important church that is the central place of worship in a diocese.
In a sentence
La catedral de Sevilla es una de las más grandes y hermosas de España.
The cathedral of Seville is one of the largest and most beautiful in Spain.
In this sentence, 'catedral' is used as the name for a specific type of large, important church often central to religious and cultural history.
Visitamos la catedral al mediodía para evitar las multitudes.
We visited the cathedral at noon to avoid the crowds.
Here, 'catedral' refers to a destination or point of interest, emphasizing the aspect of tourism and visitation of a historical or architectural landmark.
Hay una catedral en la plaza principal del centro histórico.
There is a cathedral in the main square of the historic center.
In this case, 'catedral' indicates the presence of a cathedral as a part of urban layout, signifying its tangible location and role in city planning.
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