Spanish Conversation · Level 159
30 words
Spanish word
sincretismo
Pronunciation
IPA/siŋkɾeˈtismo/
Meaning
- masculine nounsyncretism
Example
En muchas comunidades, el sincretismo une prácticas de distintas religiones.
In many communities, syncretism unites practices of different religions.
More examples
En la vida diaria, aparece un caso de sincretismo cuando conviven tradiciones distintas.
In everyday life, a case of syncretism appears when different traditions coexist.
Core concept
Blending of different religious and cultural symbols into one practice.
Common phrases
un caso de sincretismo
a case of syncretism
sincretismo en la vida diaria
syncretism in everyday life
Similar words
fusión: Fuses distinct styles or ideas into a cohesive, newly merged form.
mezcla: Blends diverse items or influences into a single mixture that highlights their variety.
Definition in Spanish
Mezcla o fusión de prácticas, creencias y símbolos de distintos orígenes que se integran dentro de una misma tradición cultural o religiosa.
Word origin
The word comes from Greek synkretismos (σύν 'together' + Κρήτες 'Cretans') through Latin syncretismus and denotes the coexistence and mutual influence of beliefs and rituals.
Usage tips
- Because it sounds formal, speakers frequently specify sincretismo religioso for religious contexts or use the adjective sincrético to describe the mixed elements.
Opposites
- separaciónseparationnoun