altar

a table-like structure in a church or temple where religious ceremonies are performed

altar religioso, altar de iglesia

Collocations altar de la iglesia

• The priest blessed the bread and wine on the altar.

  El sacerdote bendijo el pan y el vino en el altar.

a place where hunters put food to attract animals or birds

atrayente para caza, cebo

Collocations altar de caza

• The hunters set up an altar to attract the birds.

  Los cazadores colocaron un atajadero para atraer las aves.

a place where sacrifices were made in ancient times

lugar de sacrificios antiguos, altar histórico

Collocations altar antiguo

• Archaeologists discovered an ancient altar.

  Los arqueólogos descubrieron un altar antiguo.

a raised platform used for displaying art or giving speeches

plataforma elevada, estrado

Collocations altar de arte

• The artist spoke from an altar in the museum.

  El artista habló desde un estrado en el museo.