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“sect” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsekta/

Example

Mi abuelo pertenece a una secta antigua.

My grandfather belongs to an old sect.

Illustration for secta (sect)

How to say “sect” in Spanish

“Sect” in Spanish is secta.

Small, separate social or religious group organized around shared beliefs.

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

Example sentences with secta

La secta prometía respuestas fáciles a problemas personales.

The sect promised easy answers to personal problems.

Tips for using secta

  • Secta can refer to nonreligious groups as well as religious ones, so check context before assuming it denotes only a religious organization.

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