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    Bautizo (en. Christening)

    /bawˈtiθo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A religious ceremony that marks the incorporation of a person into the Christian community.
    My nephew's baptism was held at the neighborhood church.
    El bautizo de mi sobrino se celebró en la iglesia del barrio.
    A purification ritual that involves the use of water.
    Baptism is a tradition in many families.
    El bautizo es una tradición en muchas familias.
    Name given to the baptism ceremony.
    I remember the baptism that took place three years ago.
    Recuerdo el bautizo que tuvo lugar hace tres años.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'baptismus', which comes from the Greek 'baptisma', meaning 'immersion' or 'bath'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    baptism by fire
    An intense or difficult first experience.
    bautizo de fuego
    to perform a baptism
    To perform someone's baptism rite.
    hacer un bautizo
    to be at the baptism
    To be present at a baptism.
    estar en el bautizo

    Related Words

    baptist
    Person who performs the baptism.
    bautista
    we baptize
    First person plural of the verb to baptize.
    bautizamos
    to baptize
    To perform the baptism rite.
    bautizar

    Slang Meanings

    The term can be used informally to describe a first important event.
    That exam was his baptism into the university world.
    Ese examen fue su bautizo en el mundo universitario.