Spanish word

teológico

Pronunciation

IPA/teoˈloxiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivetheological

Example

No me interesan los debates teológicos.

I am not interested in theological debates.

Illustration for teológico (theological)

More examples

Ese comentario fue demasiado teológico para la reunión.

That comment was too theological for the meeting.

Core concept

Academic study of God and religious beliefs.

Similar words

religioso: Faith, worship, and organized religious life and practice.
espiritual: Inner personal faith and private spiritual feelings or growth.
bíblico: The Bible, its texts, stories, and their interpretation.

Definition in Spanish

Relativo a la teología o a los estudios y discusiones sobre la naturaleza de Dios y las creencias religiosas.

Word origin

It comes from Greek theos 'god' and logos 'study', passing through Latin theologia and medieval theologicus into Spanish teológico.

Usage tips

  • A formal term mainly used in academic or church contexts, whereas in casual speech Spanish speakers often say religioso or sobre la religión.

Related words

  • teologíatheologynoun

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