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    Altar (en. Altar)

    /alˈtar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Elevated surface where sacrifices are offered or religious rites are celebrated.
    The priest approached the altar to begin the mass.
    El sacerdote se acercó al altar para iniciar la misa.
    Sacred place in a church where the Eucharist is celebrated.
    Flowers adorn the altar at the wedding ceremony.
    Las flores adornan el altar en la ceremonia de bodas.
    Table or surface dedicated to worship in different religions.
    Offerings were placed on the altar for the gods.
    En el altar se colocaron ofrendas para los dioses.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'altare', meaning 'elevated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    altar of the homeland
    Symbolic place of tribute to the nation.
    altar de la patria
    to elevate to the altars
    To exalt or venerate someone as a saint or a hero.
    elevar a los altares
    main altar
    The main altar in a church.
    altar mayor

    Related Words

    sacrifice
    Offering of an object or living being to a deity.
    sacrificio
    ritual
    Set of actions performed ceremoniously.
    ritual
    cult
    Practice of worship towards a deity.
    culto

    Slang Meanings

    Being at the altar means being engaged or married.
    Since they got married, they are already at the altar.
    Desde que se casaron, ya están en el altar.
    Referring to a person who is very religious or devout.
    She is one of those who are always at the altar, very devoted to her faith.
    Ella es de esas que siempre están en el altar, muy entregada a su fe.