capilla
/kaˈpiʝa/feminine
The English word 'chapel' is translated into Spanish as capilla.
Capilla is a noun used to describe a place of worship.
Meaning: place of worship (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word capilla is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈpiʝa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, capilla is also used in music to describe a choir or a group of singers, particularly in a religious context.
- The word capilla is actually a diminutive, stemming from the Latin word cappa, which means 'cape' or 'cloak'.
- In historical art and architecture, a capilla may refer to a private family burial vault or funerary monument.
Examples in context
- La capilla está allí.The chapel is there.This sentence is useful for identifying the location of the capilla.Tatoeba #10696387 by Shishir, translation #10696149 by tokzyk
- El cura dirá un responso en la capilla del campo santo.The priest will say a funeral prayer at the cemetery chapel.This sentence is useful for describing a priest performing a service in a cemetery capilla.Tatoeba #10356672 by arh, translation #10613918 by sangelo
- Tom estaba sorprendido de encontrar a María sentada completamente sola en la capilla.Tom was surprised to find Mary sitting all alone in the chapel.This sentence is useful for describing someone sitting alone in a capilla.Tatoeba #1794976 by marcelostockle, translation #1092341 by CK
- En el pueblo hay una hermosa capilla que data del siglo XVIII.In the town, there is a beautiful chapel dating back to the 18th century.
- Necesitamos reservar la capilla para la boda.We need to reserve the chapel for the wedding.
- Cerca de aquí hay una ermita encantadora que merece una visita.There is a charming chapel/shrine nearby that deserves a visit.
- La ermita de la Virgen del Pilar es un lugar de peregrinación muy famoso en España.The chapel/shrine of the Virgen del Pilar is a very famous pilgrimage site in Spain.
- Su casa cuenta con un pequeño oratorio familiar donde realizan sus rezos diarios.Their house has a small family chapel where they do their daily prayers.
- Durante la renovación de la iglesia, se utilizará el oratorio para las ceremonias.During the renovation of the church, the chapel will be used for ceremonies.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are visiting a historical estate.
- DanielEs una capilla muy pequeña.It is a very small chapel.
- SofíaSí, pero es muy bonita.Yes, but it is very beautiful.
- Daniel¿Quieres entrar en la capilla?Do you want to go inside the chapel?
- SofíaNo, prefiero quedarme afuera.No, I prefer to stay outside.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chapel” translations and entries capilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries capilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
