abby

BrE /ˈæbi/ AmE /ˈæbi/

noun en → es

1 BUILDING [singular] B2

a large church building and the area around it where monks or nuns live

abadía, monasterio

  • an abbey

Collocations abbey ruins · abbey grounds

  • The abbey was built in the 13th century.

    La abadía fue construida en el siglo XIII.

2 COMMUNITY [singular] C1

the group of monks or nuns who live in an abbey

comunidad monástica, comunidad de monjes o monjas

  • an abbey

Collocations abbey community · abbey life

  • The abbey has a long history of charitable work.

    La comunidad de la abadía tiene una larga historia de trabajo caritativo.