Spanish Conversation · Level 88
60 words
Spanish word
beato
Pronunciation
IPA/beˈato/
Meaning
- adjectivepious
Example
María es beata y reza antes de dormir.
María is pious and prays before going to bed.
More examples
Su manera de hablar lo hace parecer beato.
His manner of speaking makes him seem pious.
Core concept
Devout person whose faith is reflected in words and actions.
Common phrases
parecer beato
seem pious
actitud beata
pious attitude
Similar words
religioso: Practices and respects religious beliefs and teachings as part of daily life.
devoto: Expresses deep, heartfelt dedication to a religion or sacred cause.
Definition in Spanish
Que practica la fe con entrega y observancia, de forma visible en palabras y acciones; a veces usado con tono crítico por exceso de formalidad religiosa.
Word origin
Derived from Latin beatus 'blessed', passing from ecclesiastical use into a common adjective for pious behavior.
Usage tips
- Looks similar to English beatified or beatific but in Spanish beato usually means a pious person and can imply excessive or showy religiosity.
Other meanings
- devoutadjective
- beatifiedadjective
Opposites
- laicosecularadjective
Related words
- beatificadobeatifiedadjective