belén
/beˈlen/
el
noun
B2
el (masc.) la (fem.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- plural
- belenes
Meaning
Similar words
Close synonyms for "nativity scene"; both words are used for the Christmas crib display depending on region.
Similar in other languages
Portuguese
presépio is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "nativity scene."
Practice
1 What does belén mean?
nativity scene
2 Fill the gap: Montamos el ___ en Navidad.
Full sentence: Montamos el belén en Navidad. (We set up the nativity scene at Christmas.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches belén?
belén: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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