católico
Catholic
adjective kah-TOH-lee-koh Less Common
Origin: From Latin catholicus, from Greek katholikos (universal), from kata (concerning) + holos (whole).
Usage Note
Católico refers to Roman Catholicism and is used both as an adjective (fe católica) and a noun (es católico). The idiomatic phrase no estar muy católico means to feel unwell or under the weather — a useful colloquial expression that has nothing to do with religion. Los Reyes Católicos is the standard historical title for Ferdinand and Isabella.
Examples
"España tiene una tradición muy católica."
Natural Translation
Spain has a very Catholic tradition.

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