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/kaˈpiʎa/ ES

/kaˈpiʝa/ MX

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Translation

chapel

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Word origin

From Medieval Latin cappella, a diminutive of cappa ('cloak'), originally the shrine that housed the cloak of Saint Martin of Tours.

Origin
Latin
Root
cappella
English cognates
chapel, chaplain

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcapillas

Examples

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They got married in a small village chapel.

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The castle's chapel holds ancient paintings.

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She lit a candle in the chapel before leaving.

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Have you seen the chapel next to the hospital?

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The chapel was silent at that time of the afternoon.

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This word is taught in chapter 40, lesson 4: capilla, rescatar, morfina and 7 more words.