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How do you say "temple" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el templo
In Spanish (Latin America), "temple" is el templo.
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Pronunciation
Sound out "el templo" as EL TEHM-ploh: crisp, even vowels, the accent landing on the second-to-last syllable, and every consonant pronounced softly rather than clipped.
Grammar notes
el templo is masculine. Its plural is templos.
Example sentence
Visitaron un templo tranquilo en la colina.
They visited a quiet temple on the hill.
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How to remember el templo
Picture the example sentence playing out like a tiny scene: "They visited a quiet temple on the hill." and let that image anchor "templo" in your mind.
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Questions about el templo
How do you pronounce el templo?
Sound out "el templo" as EL TEHM-ploh: crisp, even vowels, the accent landing on the second-to-last syllable, and every consonant pronounced softly rather than clipped.
Is el templo masculine or feminine?
el templo is masculine. el templo is masculine. Its plural is templos.
How is el templo used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el templo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Visitaron un templo tranquilo en la colina. (They visited a quiet temple on the hill.).
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