Spanish Conversation · Level 21
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Spanish word
religioso
Pronunciation
IPA/reliˈxjoso/
Meaning
- adjectivereligious
Example
¿Eres religioso?
Are you religious?
More examples
La constitución protege la libertad religiosa.
The constitution protects freedom of religion.
Core concept
Church interior during a ritual with people praying.
Common phrases
fiesta religiosa
religious celebration
libertad religiosa
freedom of religion
práctica religiosa
religious observance
Similar words
creyente: Having faith in a religion and sincerely accepting its teachings.
devoto: Deeply reverent and committed to religious duties and spiritual practice.
piadoso: Practicing kindness and moral acts motivated by religious conviction.
espiritual: Related to personal spirituality, inner feelings, and noninstitutional beliefs.
Definition in Spanish
Relativo a las creencias, ritos o instituciones religiosas; puede calificar desde un objeto o una ceremonia hasta prácticas y rasgos personales.
Word origin
Via Spanish from Latin religiosus (religio 'religion' + -osus 'full of'), meaning 'related to religion or religious practice'.
Usage tips
- When applied to objects or events, religioso commonly indicates a connection to church institutions or rites rather than personal piety.
Other meanings
- piousadjective
Opposites
- laicolayadjective
- profanononreligiousadjective
Related words
- religiosidadreligiousnessnoun
- religiosamentereligiouslyadverb