temple
US /ˈtem.pəl/
UK /ˈtem.pəl/
1.
tempio
a building devoted to the worship, or regarded as the dwelling place, of a god or gods or other objects of religious reverence
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The ancient temple was dedicated to the sun god.
L'antico tempio era dedicato al dio del sole.
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Many tourists visit the Buddhist temples in Thailand.
Molti turisti visitano i templi buddisti in Thailandia.
2.
tempia
the flattened area on either side of the human head between the forehead and the ear
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He felt a throbbing pain in his temple.
Sentiva un dolore pulsante alla tempia.
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She gently massaged her temples to relieve the headache.
Massaggiò delicatamente le tempie per alleviare il mal di testa.