Morada is a noun in Spanish.
/mɔˈɾaða/
The word morada primarily refers to a physical place where someone resides, such as a house, apartment, or any other type of dwelling. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to one’s spiritual home or place of inner peace.
Morada is a moderately used term that can be encountered in both oral and written contexts, though it is more commonly found in written texts, particularly in literature, legal documents, or formal speeches.
Translation: Juan's abode is in the city center.
Ella busca una morada tranquila donde pueda escribir.
Translation: She is looking for a peaceful dwelling where she can write.
La morada de los ancestros siempre será recordada con cariño.
While morada may not be heavily featured in idiomatic expressions, it can still be found in various phrases relating to home or dwelling.
Translation: "To make a dwelling" means to settle in a place.
"Morada del alma" se refiere a la paz interior.
Translation: "Dwelling of the soul" refers to inner peace.
"Volver a la morada" implica regresar a casa después de un viaje.
The word morada comes from the Latin term morata, which is derived from the verb morari, meaning "to stay" or "to delay." This origin reflects its association with a place where one stays or lives.