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agustino

Augustinian

adjective ah-goos-TEE-noh Rare
Arts & Culture Religion

Origin: From the proper name Augustinus (Augustine).

Also means

of Saint Augustine

Usage Note

Agustino refers to the religious order founded under the rule of Saint Augustine (San Agustín) — members are los agustinos. It also functions as a noun: un agustino (an Augustinian friar). As an adjective it describes anything related to Augustinian theology or tradition, such as convento agustino (Augustinian convent).

Examples

"El convento agustino data del siglo XVI."

Natural Translation

The Augustinian convent dates from the 16th century.

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