How to Say "cloister" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cloister” is “clausura” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
religious seclusion
Examples
Es un convento de estricta clausura.
It is a convent of strict enclosure (cloister).
Las monjas han vivido en clausura durante treinta años.
The nuns have lived in seclusion for thirty years.
Romper el voto de clausura es algo muy serio en su orden.
Breaking the vow of seclusion is very serious in their order.
Preposition 'En'
When talking about religious life, we usually say someone lives 'en clausura' (in seclusion).
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