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How do you say 'the church' in Spanish?

  1. el río

  2. la iglesia

  3. el lago

  4. el parque

The correct answer is: la iglesia

The correct answer is "la iglesia," which translates to "the church" in Spanish. This term specifically refers to a place of worship within the Christian faith. The word "iglesia" is feminine in gender, which is why it is preceded by the definite article "la." Understanding gendered nouns in Spanish is essential, as it influences the articles and adjectives used with them. The other terms refer to different places: "el río" means "the river," "el lago" means "the lake," and "el parque" means "the park." Each of these words belongs to a different category of nouns and does not relate to a place of worship.