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religioso

religious

adjective noun rreh-lee-HYOH-soh Less Common
People & Society Religion

Origin: Latin religiosus

Usage Note

Religioso functions as an adjective (práctica religiosa — 'religious practice') and as a noun meaning a member of a religious order (un religioso — 'a friar/monk'). The feminine noun religiosa means 'a nun'. In colloquial speech, ser religioso implies active practice, while ser creyente ('to be a believer') is a broader term.

Examples

"Asiste a ceremonias religiosas cada semana."

Natural Translation

She attends religious ceremonies every week.

Literal Translation

Attends to ceremonies religious each week.

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