what is the english word for cementerio? cemetery cement climate

The English word for “cementerio” is “cemetery.” It does not come from “cement” and it has nothing to do with “climate.” The confusion is common because the spelling looks similar.

Quick Scoop

• Spanish: cementerio
• Correct English: cemetery (place where the dead are buried)
• Wrong forms: cementary, cementery (both are spelling mistakes)

A simple way to remember it:

Think “cemetery” with all e’s : c-e-m-e-t-e-r-y.

So if you’re translating a sentence like “El cementerio está cerca de la iglesia” , the natural English translation is:

“The cemetery is near the church.”