Spanish Word · Intermediate
leprosario
leper colony, leprosarium
Pronunciation: say leprosario
Meaning
leper colony, leprosarium
Example
Pasó por el Ejército chileno y trabajó como enfermero en el ya desaparecido leprosario de la isla.
I use the word "leprosario".
Practice tips
- Practice leprosario out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.