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How do you say "temple" in Spanish?
el templo
In Spanish, "temple" is el templo.
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Pronunciation
It comes out as "el templo" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" marks gender, not stress. Say it slightly louder than feels natural at first to lock in the rhythm.
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
Focus on the opening sound of "templo" first, get comfortable with it, then let the rest of the word trail off naturally.
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Questions about el templo
How do you pronounce el templo?
It comes out as "el templo" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "el" marks gender, not stress. Say it slightly louder than feels natural at first to lock in the rhythm.
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?
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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