temple

S2 W2

BrE /ˈtɛmpl/ AmE /ˈtɛmpl/

noun en → es

1 RELIGIOUS BUILDING [singular] A2

a building where people go to pray or worship a god or gods

templo, iglesia (en sentido religioso)

Collocations temple of Apollo

  • The temple was built in the 5th century BC.

    El templo fue construido en el siglo V a.C.

2 PART OF HEAD [singular] B1

the side of your head between your eye and ear

sien, parte lateral de la cabeza

Collocations hit sb on the temple

  • He hit her on the temple and she fell to the ground.

    Lo golpeó en la sien y ella cayó al suelo.

3 ANCIENT CITY [singular] C1

a city in ancient Egypt, famous for its large temple to the god Amun

Tebas (antigua ciudad de Egipto)

Collocations ancient Thebes

  • Thebes was an important city in ancient Egypt.

    Tebas fue una ciudad importante en la antigua Egipto.

4 ARTIFACT [singular] B2

a small object made of metal, stone, or wood that is used in religious ceremonies

objeto religioso, relicario

Collocations temple of Isis

  • The temple was a sacred object used in religious ceremonies.

    El objeto era sagrado y se usaba en ceremonias religiosas.

5 ORGANIZATION [singular] B2

an organization that is part of a larger group, such as the Freemasons or a political party

organización (de una logia o partido político)

Collocations Temple Grandin

  • He is a member of the local Masonic Temple.

    Es miembro de la logia masónica local.

6 SPORT [singular] B2

a building where people play indoor sports such as basketball or volleyball

gimnasio, pabellón deportivo

Collocations sports temple

  • The new sports temple will be ready next year.

    El nuevo pabellón deportivo estará listo el próximo año.

7 MUSIC [singular] C1

a building where people go to listen to music or see a concert

auditorio, teatro de conciertos

Collocations concert temple

  • The concert temple is hosting a famous orchestra this week.

    El teatro de conciertos acoge una famosa orquesta esta semana.

8 ART [singular] C1

an area in a museum where people can see and learn about art from different cultures

área de arte en un museo, sala de exposiciones

Collocations art temple

  • The art temple at the museum is a must-see for visitors.

    La sala de exposiciones en el museo es imprescindible para los visitantes.