Spanish Conversation · Level 34
75 words
Spanish word
profesar
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾofeˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbprofess
Example
Él profesa la fe católica.
He professes the Catholic faith.
More examples
No todos profesan una religión, algunos se consideran agnósticos.
Not everyone professes a religion; some consider themselves agnostics.
Core concept
Open confession and ongoing observance of a creed or conviction.
Common phrases
profesar una religión
profess a religion
profesar lealtad a
profess loyalty to
Similar words
creer: Accept as true or real in one's heart or judgment.
practicar: Practice religious observances or customary habits on a regular basis.
declarar: Officially state or proclaim something in a formal context.
Definition in Spanish
Declarar o vivir conforme a una fe o convicción, mostrando adhesión y respeto hacia ella.
Word origin
Derived from Medieval Latin professare combining pro- 'forth' and fateri 'to confess', the verb kept the sense of publicly declaring a belief or commitment.
Usage tips
- Profesar tends to appear in formal or serious contexts while casual statements of belief often use creer en or ser creyente.