nounnounadjective
el religioso
religious
Persona que sigue y practica una fe o creencia en lo divino, y participa en actividades relacionadas con esa creencia.
Definition & meaning
- Religious: relating to religion, faith, or religious practice. It can also describe a person who follows a religion or is devoted to it.
- Scrupulous or conscientious: done with great care and consistency, as in observing a rule or routine.
- As a noun, a member of a religious order, such as a monk or friar.
Grammar & Word origin
- Adjective: religioso is masculine singular; its feminine form is religiosa . The plural forms are religiosos and religiosas.
- Noun: el religioso refers to a male member of a religious order; la religiosa refers to a female member, often a nun.
- It comes from Latin religiosus, derived from religio (“religion”).
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonyms: devoto emphasizes personal devotion; piadoso emphasizes piety. For careful observance, escrupuloso highlights attention to detail.
- Antonyms: irreligioso means irreligious. Laico means secular or not connected with religious institutions; it does not necessarily imply opposition to religion.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El festival tiene un significado religioso.adjective
The festival has a religious significance.
¿Viste a los hombres religiosos en la plaza?adjective
Did you see the religious men in the square?
El líder religioso dio un discurso.adjective
The religious leader gave a speech.
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