iglesia
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “iglesia” mean in English?
church
Example sentences
La iglesia está en la plaza.
The church is in the square.
Voy a la iglesia los domingos.
I go to church on Sundays.
La Iglesia Católica es muy antigua.
The Catholic Church is very old.
How to use it
Iglesia means 'church' (the building or institution). Feminine: la iglesia. Capitalised when referring to the institution: la Iglesia Católica.
Common mistake
Use 'a la iglesia' (with article) — Spanish keeps the article where English may drop it ('I go to church' = 'voy A LA iglesia').