Spanish Conversation · Level 32
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Spanish word
bautizo
Pronunciation
IPA/bauˈtiθo/
Meaning
- masculine nounbaptism
Example
Vamos al bautizo de mi sobrino este domingo.
We're going to my nephew's baptism this Sunday.
More examples
La ceremonia del bautizo fue muy emotiva.
The baptismal ceremony was very moving.
Core concept
Church ritual of washing with water that admits a person into the Church.
Common phrases
ir al bautizo
attend the baptism
ceremonia de bautizo
baptismal ceremony
Similar words
bautismo: Religious sacrament of applying water to cleanse and admit a person into the faith.
ceremonia: Formal event with prescribed steps, gestures, and words performed in a fixed order.
celebración: Gathering of people to honor an occasion and express shared joy or congratulations.
fiesta: Informal party centered on food, drink, music, and relaxed company among friends and family.
Definition in Spanish
Rito cristiano que simboliza la entrada en la Iglesia mediante aspersión o inmersión en agua, seguido con frecuencia por una reunión familiar para celebrar.
Word origin
From Greek baptisma 'washing', which appears in Late Latin as baptismus and in Spanish as bautizo.
Usage tips
- Bautizo commonly names both the church rite and the family celebration, so confirm whether an invitation means the ceremony or the party with a short question like '¿A qué hora empieza?'