Spanish Word · Intermediate
orfelinato
orphanage
Pronunciation: /oɾfeliˈnato/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "orphanage".
Example
La inspiración, la novela Momo, trata de una niña que escapa de un orfelinato y llega a un teatro abandonado.
The inspiration, the novel Momo, is about a girl who escapes from an orphanage and finds herself in an abandoned theater.
Practice tips
- Practice orfelinato 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.