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morada
/moˈɾaða/
dwelling, residence
La morada de mi abuela está en el campo.
My grandmother's residence is in the countryside.
formalinformal
A place where someone lives; a dwelling or residence.
Buscamos una morada tranquila cerca del mar.
We looked for a quiet residence near the sea.
In Spanish, 'morada' is often used in a more formal or literary context compared to 'casa' or 'hogar'.
literary
A temporary or symbolic place of rest or shelter.
El cielo es la morada eterna de las almas puras.
Heaven is the eternal dwelling of pure souls.
This meaning is more common in religious or poetic contexts.
Collocations
morada eternaeternal dwellingmorada temporaltemporary residence
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'morada' for formal or literary contexts, while 'casa' is more casual.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
Remember that 'morada' can refer to both physical and symbolic dwellings.
Word Origin
From Latin 'mōrāta', meaning 'delayed' or 'stayed', derived from 'mōrārī' (to stay). The term evolved to mean a place where one stays or lives.
Usage Notes
'Morada' is more formal than 'casa' and is often used in legal or literary contexts. It can also refer to a symbolic or spiritual dwelling.
Word Breakdown
mor-
delayed or stayed
root-ada
place or state of
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