resurrección

resurrection

noun reh-soo-rrehk-SYOHN Rare

Origin: Latin resurrectio, from resurgere (to rise again)

Usage Note

Resurrección is used both theologically (the resurrection of Christ) and figuratively for any dramatic comeback or revival — la resurrección de un partido político (the revival of a political party). Like all Spanish nouns ending in -ción, it is feminine. The plural resurrecciones is regular.

Examples

"La resurrección es el centro de la fe cristiana."

Natural Translation

The resurrection is the center of Christian faith.

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