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Meaning of estar en capilla by Anónimo




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Estar en capilla originated from Salamanca University students, who would spen the night prior to an exam in a chapel. Probably because it offered shelter overvthe night. Nowadays, the expression continuecto be used by students waiting for theircturn to take an exam.
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"Los estudiantes de ingeniería están en capilla. Su examen es a las 10."

  

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