No. 1,282 in Spanish
iglesia
Church.
In a sentence
Me gusta visitar la iglesia los domingos.
I like to visit the church on Sundays.
Here, 'iglesia' refers to the building where religious services are held.
La Iglesia católica tiene una larga historia.
The Catholic Church has a long history.
In this usage, 'Iglesia' denotes the organized institution of the Catholic Church.
La iglesia cerca de mi casa tiene una arquitectura impresionante.
The church near my house has impressive architecture.
Here, 'iglesia' again refers to the physical structure but highlights its aesthetic attributes.
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