religiosa

nun

noun rreh-lee-HYOH-sah Rare

Usage Note

Religiosa as a noun specifically means a woman who has taken religious vows — a nun or sister — distinct from the broader adjective religiosa (religious). The male equivalent is religioso (a friar or monk, distinct from sacerdote, a priest). Note that the adjective religioso/a modifies both men and women; context distinguishes the noun from the adjective use.

Examples

"La religiosa atendía a los enfermos del hospital."

Natural Translation

The nun was caring for the hospital patients.

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