👉 The term "convento" is a Spanish word that refers to a religious institution or place where young people are educated and baptized. It can also be used in a more general sense of a community or group of people who have been trained in a particular discipline, such as education, religion, or music. In the context of convents, they were often centers for religious instruction and training, with emphasis on spiritual formation and the development of moral values. They were typically located in rural areas or
