abbey

BrE /ˈæbi/ AmE /ˈæbi/

noun en → es

1 RELIGIOUS BUILDING B2

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

abadía

  • an abbey

Collocations abbey ruins · abbey grounds

  • The abbey was built in the 13th century.

    La abadía fue construida en el siglo XIII.

2 HISTORICAL SITE C1

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

ruinas de una abadía

  • abbey ruins

Collocations visit the abbey ruins · explore the abbey grounds

  • 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.