Spanish Conversation · Level 61
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Spanish word
religiosidad
Pronunciation
IPA/relixjosiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounpiety
Example
La religiosidad de Marta se nota cuando reza.
Marta's piety is evident when she prays.
More examples
Ella prefiere no hablar de su religiosidad en el trabajo.
She prefers not to talk about her piety at work.
Core concept
Degree of religious devotion shown in acts, customs, or beliefs.
Common phrases
tener religiosidad
have piety
expresar religiosidad
express piety
Similar words
fe: A personal, trusting belief in God or the core teachings of a religion.
creencia: A concrete religious belief or teaching held as true by an individual.
devoción: Powerful devotion that drives regular worship, prayer, or ritual acts.
espiritualidad: Individual inner spirituality focused on meaning, spirit, or the sacred.
Definition in Spanish
Grado de piedad o compromiso religioso que se manifiesta en actos, costumbres o creencias de una persona o grupo.
Word origin
The noun is formed by adding the suffix -idad to religioso, which comes from Latin religiosus meaning 'religious'.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech, speakers prefer concrete phrases such as práctica religiosa or asistencia a misa to the abstract religiosidad.
Other meanings
- religiousnessnoun
Opposites
- laicidadsecularismnoun
Related words
- religiosoreligiousadjective
- religiosamentereligiouslyadverb