Spanish word

pascual

Pronunciation

IPA/pasˈkwal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveEaster

Example

La procesión pascual recorrió el pueblo.

The Easter procession went through the town.

Illustration for pascual (Easter)

More examples

En la plaza vendían pan pascual recién horneado.

In the square they were selling freshly baked Easter bread.

Core concept

Objects and practices of the Easter celebration.

Common phrases

  • pan pascual

    Easter bread

  • comida pascual

    Easter meal

Similar words

religioso: Connected with faith, organized religion, and communal worship activities.
tradicional: Established by tradition and continued as part of cultural habit or practice.
festivo: Associated with festive occasions and a lively, celebratory mood.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece o está relacionado con la Pascua, especialmente con sus prácticas y costumbres.

Word origin

Derived from Latin paschalis, itself from Hebrew pesach 'Passover', the adjective denotes items or practices tied to the Easter celebration.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective it typically follows the noun in Spanish (comida pascual, procesión pascual) and sounds more formal than 'de Pascua'.

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