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misa

Mass

noun MEE-sah Less Common

Origin: From Latin missa (dismissal), the closing words of the Catholic service.

Usage Note

Misa refers specifically to the Catholic Mass or religious service. Ir a misa means 'to go to Mass'. Don't confuse with mesa (table) — the vowels differ. Common phrases: misa del gallo (midnight Mass on Christmas Eve), misa de difuntos (funeral Mass).

Examples

"La familia va a misa los domingos."

Natural Translation

The family goes to Mass on Sundays.

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