How to Say "chapel" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “chapel” is “capilla” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a small church or room for prayer
Examples
La boda se celebró en una pequeña capilla en las montañas.
The wedding was held in a small chapel in the mountains.
Muchos hospitales tienen una capilla para los pacientes.
Many hospitals have a chapel for the patients.
Always Feminine
Even though it refers to a building, 'capilla' is always feminine. Use 'la capilla' or 'una capilla'.
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.
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