Aleluya (en. Hallelujah)

/aleˈluja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of joy or veneration, especially in religious contexts.
The choir sang 'hallelujah' at the Easter celebration.
El coro cantó 'aleluya' en la celebración de Pascua.
Word used in Christian liturgy as praise to God.
Every time I hear the word 'hallelujah', I feel happiness.
Cada vez que escucho la palabra 'aleluya', siento felicidad.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'haleluyah', which means 'praise you Yahweh'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hallelujah to life
Expression of gratitude and celebration of existence.
aleluya a la vida
sing hallelujah
To express joy in an exuberant manner.
cantar aleluya
hallelujah and amen
Concordance in the expression of faith and approval.
aleluya y amén

Related Words

praise
Expression of recognition of someone's or something's greatness.
alabanza
worship
Act of worshiping God with reverence.
adoración
celebration
Act of commemorating or celebrating a special event.
celebración

Slang Meanings

Expression of extreme joy.
When the game was won, everyone shouted 'hallelujah!'
Cuando ganó el partido, todos gritaron '¡aleluya!'
Exclamation for occasions of great happiness.
Upon receiving the news of her pregnancy, she let out a 'hallelujah!'
Al recibir la noticia del embarazo, soltó un '¡aleluya!'