Spanish word

Pascua

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpaskwa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounEaster

Example

En Pascua solemos reunirnos con la familia.

At Easter we usually gather with the family.

Illustration for Pascua (Easter)

More examples

En Pascua decoramos huevos y compartimos una comida especial.

At Easter we decorate eggs and share a special meal.

Core concept

Religious holiday marked by liturgy and family meals commemorating the resurrection.

Common phrases

  • celebrar Pascua

    celebrate Easter

  • comida de Pascua

    Easter meal

  • huevos de Pascua

    Easter eggs

Similar words

Semana Santa: Seven-day period of church rites and public processions observed around Easter.
Domingo de Pascua: Easter Sunday when worship services and family gatherings take place.
feriado: Public holiday that officially suspends work and school for the day.
Navidad: End-of-year religious holiday celebrating Jesus' birth, often observed with family traditions.

Definition in Spanish

Celebración anual llamada también Pascua de Resurrección, que conmemora la resurrección de Cristo y suele incluir actos litúrgicos y comidas en familia.

Word origin

The Spanish word derives from Hebrew pesach 'Passover' through Greek and Latin pascha and is specialized to mean the Christian resurrection festival.

Usage tips

  • When clarity is required, speakers often say Pascua de Resurrección to indicate Easter rather than another festivity.

Other meanings

  • Passovernoun

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