congregación
congregation, assembly
noun kon-greh-gah-SYOHN Rare
Origin: From Latin congregatio, a gathering together.
Also means
religious order
Usage Note
Congregación refers to a gathering of people for religious worship, or to a religious order or community. In a secular sense it can mean any formal assembly, though asamblea or reunión are more common for non-religious gatherings. The related verb is congregar (to bring together, to assemble).
Examples
"La congregación rezó en silencio durante la ceremonia."
Natural Translation
The congregation prayed in silence during the ceremony.
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