abbey in Spanish

abbey in Spanish means abadía

BrE /ˈæbi/ AmE /ˈæbi/

noun en → es

1 RELIGIOUS BUILDING B2

abadía

a large church and the buildings around it, where monks or nuns live and work

  • an abbey

Collocations abbey ruins · abbey grounds · abbey church

  • The abbey was built in the 13th century.

    La abadía fue construida en el siglo XIII.

  • Monks still live and work at this historic abbey.

    Monsenos aún viven y trabajan en esta histórica abadía.

2 HISTORICAL SITE C1

ruinas de una abadía

the remains of a former abbey, often visited as an historical site or tourist attraction

  • abbey ruins

Collocations visit the abbey ruins · explore the abbey grounds · tourist attraction

  • Visitors can explore the abbey ruins and learn about its history.

    Los visitantes pueden explorar las ruinas de la abadía y aprender sobre su historia.

  • The abbey grounds are a popular tourist attraction.

    Las tierras de la abadía son un lugar turístico muy popular.