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Spanish word
peregrino
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾeˈɣɾino/
Meaning
- masculine nounpilgrim
Example
Los peregrinos descansan en el albergue.
The pilgrims are resting in the hostel.
More examples
Mostraron la credencial de peregrino en la recepción.
They showed the pilgrim's credential at the reception.
Core concept
A person walking an established pilgrimage route toward a sacred site.
Common phrases
credencial de peregrino
pilgrim's credential
grupo de peregrinos
group of pilgrims
Similar words
viajero: Travels across regions or countries for work, business, or general movement between places.
turista: Visits places for vacation and sightseeing, focusing on attractions and leisure.
caminante: Walks on foot along roads or trails to get around, exercise, or explore nearby areas.
devoto: Holds deep religious faith and performs acts of worship or devotion to a saint or deity.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que emprende una peregrinación hacia un santuario o lugar de devoción, con intención religiosa o tradicional y a menudo siguiendo rutas establecidas.
Word origin
From Latin peregrinus 'foreigner, traveler', peregrino in Spanish denotes someone who undertakes a religious or traditional pilgrimage.
Usage tips
- Often collocates with albergue de peregrinos and hacer el Camino, and it commonly implies a devotional or traditional motive rather than a casual tourist.
Other meanings
- pilgrimage-relatedadjective
Related words
- peregrinarmake a pilgrimageverb
- peregrinaciónpilgrimagenoun