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    Alteres (en. Altars)

    /alˈte.rez/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Elevated structure where sacrifices or rituals are performed.
    The altar in the church was decorated with flowers.
    El altar en la iglesia estaba decorado con flores.
    Term in the context of religious liturgy.
    The priest approached the altar to begin the ceremony.
    El sacerdote se acercó al altar para iniciar la ceremonia.
    Symbolic place for offerings and ceremonies.
    The faithful placed candles on the altar as an offering.
    Los fieles colocaron velas en el altar como ofrenda.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'altare', meaning 'elevated' or 'high position'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    altar of the homeland
    Monument in honor of national heroes.
    altar de la patria
    main altar
    The most important part of the altar in a church.
    altar mayor

    Related Words

    offering
    Donation or gift made at an altar during a ritual.
    ofrenda
    ritual
    Set of acts carried out in reference to sacrality.
    ritual
    ceremony
    Formal event that includes specific rituals.
    ceremonia

    Slang Meanings

    Sometimes used in the context of family gatherings as a place of togetherness.
    Let's meet at the family altar to discuss the wedding.
    Vamos a reunirnos en el altar familiar para hablar de la boda.
    In informal circles, it may refer to a place where important decisions are made.
    That place has become the altar where all the group's issues are decided.
    Ese lugar se ha convertido en el altar donde se deciden todas las cuestiones del grupo.