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    Beata (en. Blessed woman)

    /beˈa.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A woman dedicated to prayer and religious life.
    The pious woman of the monastery dedicated her time to serving others.
    La beata del monasterio dedicaba su tiempo al servicio de los demás.
    A very devout woman who shows great piety.
    Her behavior is so pious that it can sometimes be annoying.
    Su comportamiento es tan beato que a veces resulta molesto.
    A person who behaves in an excessively religious or sanctimonious manner.
    She likes to criticize others for their lack of faith; she is very pious.
    Le gusta criticar a los demás por su falta de fe, es muy beata.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'beatus', which means 'blessed' or 'happy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blessed in life
    A person who lives according to religious principles.
    beata en la vida
    to seem pious
    Appearance or behavior that denotes excessive piety.
    parecer beata

    Related Words

    benevolent
    Someone who has goodwill and is kind.
    benevolente
    pious
    Someone who is devout and has a deep respect for the sacred.
    piadosa
    sanctimonious
    A person who appears to be very religious.
    santurrona

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who is overly religious or acts hypocritically about matters of faith.
    That girl is so pious that she can't go a day without going to mass.
    Esa chica es tan beata que no puede pasar un día sin ir a misa.
    Sometimes used to refer to someone who criticizes others for their less religious lifestyle.
    Don't listen to her; she always has something to say like a true pious person.
    No la escuches, siempre tiene algo que decir como una verdadera beata.