Religion & Culture in Spanish
50 essential words with English translations and example sentences.
la iglesia
Church
I go to church every Sunday.
la fe
Faith
He has a very deep faith in God.
el dios
God
Christians believe in God.
la religión
Religion
I respect all the religions of the world.
el cristianismo
Christianity
Christianity is the most widely practiced religion.
el islam
Islam
Islam is one of the great religions.
el judaísmo
Judaism
Judaism has a long history.
el budismo
Buddhism
Buddhism seeks inner peace.
el hindú
Hinduism
Hinduism is very old.
el sacerdote
Priest
The priest celebrates Sunday Mass.
el papa
Pope
The Pope lives in the Vatican.
el obispo
Bishop
The bishop visited our parish.
la biblia
Bible
The Bible is the Christian holy book.
el corán
Quran
The Quran is the holy text of Islam.
la misa
Mass
I attend the ten o'clock Mass.
la oración
Prayer / Prayer (act)
I say a prayer every night.
rezar
to pray
We pray together before eating.
el santo
Saint
Saint Francis was a highly venerated saint.
la virgen
Virgin (Mary)
Many Catholics pray to the Virgin.
la cruz
Cross
She wears a gold cross around her neck.
la pascua
Easter
Easter is the most important Christian holiday.
la navidad
Christmas
We celebrate Christmas with the family.
el bautismo
Baptism
Baptism is an important sacrament.
la confirmación
Confirmation
My son received confirmation last year.
la boda
Wedding / Wedding celebration
The wedding took place in the village church.
el funeral
Burial / Funeral
The funeral was very moving.
la cultura
Culture
Spanish culture is very rich.
la tradición
Tradition
We keep the family tradition alive.
la costumbre
Custom / Habit
It is a custom to have dinner late in Spain.
el arte
Art
Art is a universal form of expression.
la música
Music
Flamenco music is very moving.
la danza
Dance
Dance is part of our identity.
el baile
Dance / Ball
I love dancing at parties.
la literatura
Literature
Cervantes is an important Spanish writer.
la poesía
Poetry
Poetry expresses deep feelings.
el poeta
Poet
Federico García Lorca was a brilliant poet.
el museo
Museum
We visited the Prado Museum yesterday.
la pintura
Painting
Dalí's painting is surrealist.
el cuadro
Painting (picture)
That painting is a masterpiece.
la escultura
Sculpture
Greek sculpture is greatly admired.
la arquitectura
architecture
Gothic architecture is impressive.
el monumento
monument
The Colosseum is a famous monument.
la catedral
cathedral
Burgos Cathedral is beautiful.
el templo
temple
The ancient temple is still preserved.
la fiesta
festival / party
The San Fermín festivities are famous.
la celebración
celebration / festivity
The whole city takes part in the celebration.
el folklore
folklore
Spanish folklore is very diverse.
la leyenda
legend
This legend has been passed down from generation to generation.
el mito
myth
Greek mythology has many myths.
el rito
rite
This rite takes place every year.
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