Spanish Conversation · Level 178
15 words
Spanish word
divinidad
Pronunciation
IPA/diβiniˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine noundeity
Example
En la leyenda, la divinidad del río protegía al pueblo.
In the legend, the river deity protected the village.
More examples
En la clase de historia, los estudiantes hablaron de la divinidad en diferentes culturas.
In history class, the students talked about the deity in different cultures.
Core concept
The quality of sacredness perceived in a temple, ritual, or idea.
Common phrases
hablar de la divinidad
talk about the deity
tener fe en la divinidad
have faith in the deity
Similar words
dios: Specific personal deity, often named, worshiped as a transcendent being.
religión: Structured set of doctrines, rituals, and community practices forming a faith.
espíritu: Nonphysical spirit or soul thought to animate living beings and hold personality.
Definition in Spanish
F. Calidad, manifestación o presencia de lo divino aplicada a seres, objetos o ideas.
Word origin
Derived from Latin divinitās (divinus 'divine' + -itās), the term developed to denote divinity or the state of being divine.
Usage tips
- English speakers often expect a named deity, but Spanish use often emphasizes an abstract quality, so use deidad or dios for a particular god.
Other meanings
- sacrednessnoun
- divinitynoun
Related words
- divinodivineadjective