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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