Beata (en. Blessed)
/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.