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temple

/ˈtɛmpəl/

A temple is a special building used for religious worship and prayer, especially in religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, or ancient Greek religion. It is often a place of great historical or cultural importance that travelers visit.

Ejemplos

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1

We visited a beautiful temple during our vacation in Japan.

We visited a beautiful temple during our vacation in Japan.

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The government has designated the ancient temple as a national heritage site.

The government has designated the ancient temple as a national heritage site.

3

Hey, do you want to see that old temple near the market?

Hey, do you want to see that old temple near the market?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
temple
Relacionado
Templar
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'temples' on the side of your head. Just as your head holds your thoughts, a temple holds spiritual beliefs.

Quiz rápido

The tourists took many photos of the ancient ___ in the center of the city.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: temple

Ejemplos

1

We visited a beautiful temple during our vacation in Japan.

everyday

We visited a beautiful temple during our vacation in Japan.

2

The government has designated the ancient temple as a national heritage site.

formal

The government has designated the ancient temple as a national heritage site.

3

Hey, do you want to see that old temple near the market?

informal

Hey, do you want to see that old temple near the market?

4

The architectural design of the temple suggests it was built during the 12th century.

academic

The architectural design of the temple suggests it was built during the 12th century.

5

Our travel agency offers exclusive guided tours to the local temples.

business

Our travel agency offers exclusive guided tours to the local temples.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
temple
Relacionado
Templar

Colocaciones comunes

visit a temple to go to see a temple
ancient temple a very old temple
Buddhist temple a temple for the Buddhist religion
temple ruins the remains of a destroyed temple
sacred temple a holy temple

Frases Comunes

my body is a temple

treating one's body with great respect and care

temple of doom

a place of great danger (often a pop culture reference)

inner temple

a person's private spiritual mind or soul

Se confunde a menudo con

temple vs church

A church is specifically for Christian worship, while a temple is used for other religions like Buddhism or Hinduism.

temple vs mosque

A mosque is specifically a place of worship for Muslims.

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Notas de uso

Use 'temple' when referring to religious buildings in Eastern religions or ancient civilizations. Do not use it for Christian or Islamic buildings unless speaking metaphorically.

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Errores comunes

Learners often call every religious building a 'temple'; remember that 'church' and 'mosque' are more specific for Christians and Muslims.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'temples' on the side of your head. Just as your head holds your thoughts, a temple holds spiritual beliefs.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin word 'templum', which referred to a piece of ground marked out for spiritual observation.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun plural: temples often used with 'at' or 'in'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, it is customary and respectful to remove your shoes before entering a temple.

Quiz rápido

The tourists took many photos of the ancient ___ in the center of the city.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: temple

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