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Spanish word
cristianismo
Pronunciation
IPA/kɾistjaˈnismo/
Meaning
- masculine nounChristianity
Example
Mi familia practica el cristianismo.
My family practices Christianity.
More examples
Se convirtió al cristianismo después de estudiar la vida de Jesús.
She converted to Christianity after studying the life of Jesus.
Core concept
System of beliefs, practices, and traditions based on the message of Jesus of Nazareth.
Common phrases
practicar el cristianismo
practice Christianity
convertirse al cristianismo
convert to Christianity
historia del cristianismo
history of Christianity
Similar words
religión: Organized system of belief in God or supernatural beings that shapes worship and morals.
iglesia: Building used for public worship and Christian services.
fe: Inner conviction or trust in God and religious truths.
catolicismo: Christian denomination led by the pope with specific doctrines and sacramental rites.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de creencias, prácticas y tradiciones religiosas que giran en torno a la figura de Jesús de Nazaret y su mensaje.
Word origin
Cristianismo comes from Latin christianismus, from Greek christos 'anointed one', and the suffix -ismo forms names for movements, doctrines, or systems.
Usage tips
- The adjective agrees in gender, so use cristiano or cristiana (¿Eres cristiano? / ¿Eres cristiana?) when asking or stating affiliation.
Opposites
- ateísmoatheismnoun
Related words
- cristianoChristianadjective
- cristianizarchristianizeverb