capilla
/kah-PEE-yah/
chapel
A small chapel used for prayer and quiet reflection.
capilla(noun)
chapel
?a small church or room for prayer
shrine
?a holy place dedicated to a specific saint
📝 In Action
La boda se celebró en una pequeña capilla en las montañas.
A2The wedding was held in a small chapel in the mountains.
Muchos hospitales tienen una capilla para los pacientes.
B1Many hospitals have a chapel for the patients.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Even though it refers to a building, 'capilla' is always feminine. Use 'la capilla' or 'una capilla'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Capilla vs. Iglesia
Mistake: "Using 'capilla' for a large city church."
Correction: Use 'iglesia' for standard churches and 'catedral' for large ones. 'Capilla' is only for small rooms or tiny buildings.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Nervous' Idiom
If you are waiting for a job interview or a big test, say 'Estoy en capilla' to sound like a native speaker.
A hood or cowl, often part of a cloak or garment.
📝 In Action
El monje se cubrió la cabeza con la capilla de su hábito.
C1The monk covered his head with the hood of his habit.
⭐ Usage Tips
Modern vs. Old
For a 'hoodie' or a jacket hood, use 'capucha'. Use 'capilla' only for historical or formal religious cloaks.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: capilla
Question 1 of 1
If you have a very important exam tomorrow and you are nervous, how would you describe your situation?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'capilla' the same as a 'hoodie'?
No. While 'capilla' technically means hood, it refers to historical or religious cloaks. For a modern sweatshirt hood, you should use the word 'capucha'.