vatican

BrE /ˈvætɪkən/ AmE /ˈvætɪkən/

noun en → es

1 STATE [singular] B1

the independent city-state of Vatican City, the smallest country in the world and the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church

Vaticano (estado)

Collocations the Vatican

  • The Pope lives in the Vatican.

    El Papa vive en el Vaticano.

2 ORGANIZATION [singular] B2

the administrative body of the Roman Catholic Church, headed by the Pope and based in Vatican City

Vaticano (organización)

Collocations the Vatican

  • The Vatican has issued a new statement.

    El Vaticano ha emitido una nueva declaración.

3 RELIGION [singular] C1

the Roman Catholic Church, especially when considered as an institution or organization

Iglesia Católica Romana (como institución)

Collocations the Vatican

  • The Vatican is opposed to the use of contraception.

    El Vaticano está en contra del uso de anticonceptivos.

4 PLACE [plural] B1

the buildings and grounds in Vatican City, including St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel

edificios y terrenos del Vaticano

Collocations the Vatican

  • The Vatican is a popular tourist destination.

    El Vaticano es un destino turístico muy popular.

5 ART [singular] C1

the art and architecture associated with the Roman Catholic Church, especially that of Vatican City

arte y arquitectura del Vaticano

Collocations Vatican art

  • The Vatican has some of the world's most famous artworks.

    El Vaticano tiene algunas de las obras de arte más famosas del mundo.

6 CULTURE [singular] C1

the cultural heritage and traditions associated with the Roman Catholic Church, especially that of Vatican City

patrimonio y tradiciones del Vaticano

Collocations Vatican culture

  • The Vatican is a symbol of Catholic culture.

    El Vaticano es un símbolo de la cultura católica.

7 POLITICS [singular] C1

the political influence and activities associated with the Roman Catholic Church, especially that of Vatican City

influencia política del Vaticano

Collocations Vatican politics

  • The Vatican plays a significant role in international diplomacy.

    El Vaticano juega un papel significativo en la diplomacia internacional.

8 RELIGIOUS LEADER [singular] B1

the Pope, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and leader of Vatican City

Papa (líder)

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  • The Vatican has announced a new papal visit.

    El Vaticano ha anunciado una nueva visita del Papa.