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“secular” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlajko/

Example

La universidad es laica y no promueve ninguna religión.

The university is secular and does not promote any religion.

Illustration for laico (secular)

How to say “secular” in Spanish

“Secular” in Spanish is laico.

A civil wedding at a town hall with no priest present.

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

Example sentences with laico

En una democracia moderna, el gobierno debe ser laico.

In a modern democracy, the government must be secular.

Tips for using laico

  • Common collocation estado laico denotes a secular state, and laico often appears in phrases like enseñanza laica or universidad laica.

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