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“procession” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoθeˈsjon/

Example

Cada año se celebra una procesión en honor al santo patrón.

Every year a procession is held in honor of the patron saint.

Illustration for procesión (procession)

How to say “procession” in Spanish

“Procession” in Spanish is procesión.

Religious ceremonial line of people walking along a set route.

Full entry for procesión: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with procesión

Muchos vecinos salieron en procesión tras la misa.

Many residents went out in procession after Mass.

Tips for using procesión

  • Procesión usually implies a religious or ritual march in Spanish, whereas desfile is the usual word for secular parades.

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