How to Say "Temple" in Spanish

templo

/ˈtemplo/

The English word "temple" is translated into Spanish as templo.

templo refers to a place holding a religious presence.

Meaning: place holding a religious presence (noun)

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While templo is used for various religious structures, iglesia is specifically used for a Christian church.

The plural form of templo is templos.

/ˈtemplo/

The word templo can also be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe the 'temple' or 'temperament' of a person, referring to their inner strength or character.
The word templo shares a deep linguistic root with the English word 'template'. Both derive from the idea of a marked-out space or a pattern used for construction.
In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a templo can refer to an Evangelical or non-Catholic Christian place of worship to distinguish it from the traditional Catholic iglesia.

¿Cuántas estatuas hay en este templo?
How many statues are there in this temple?
This sentence is useful for asking about the number of statues in a templo.
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¿Cuántos turistas visitan este templo?
How many tourists visit this temple?
This sentence is useful for asking how many tourists visit a templo.
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Quítate los zapatos antes de entrar a un templo.
Take your shoes off before entering a temple.
This sentence is useful for advising someone to remove their shoes before entering a templo.
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El templo que visitamos es considerado un importante sitio histórico.
The temple we visited is considered an important historical site.
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