Beatas (en. Blessed)

/beˈatas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Women who lead a religious life or are extremely devout.

The pious women gather weekly at the church to pray.

Las beatas se reúnen semanalmente en la iglesia para orar.

In some contexts, a term used disdainfully to refer to women who are excessively pietistic.

I don’t like her pious attitude; she seems to judge others.

No me gusta su actitud beata, parece que juzga a los demás.

Women who dedicate themselves to teaching religion in communities.

Pious women are an important pillar in the religious education of young people.

Las beatas son un pilar importante en la educación religiosa de los jóvenes.

Derives from the Latin 'beatus', meaning 'happy' or 'blessed'.

to leave someone feeling bewildered

To leave someone very confused or affected by something.

dejar a alguien como beata

to be more pious than Saint

To be extremely devout or religious.

ser más beata que Santa

to act piously

Attitude of a very devout or pious person.

beatear

piety

A group of pious women or a place where they gather.

beatería

pious man

A man who leads a life of great piety.

beato

A woman who behaves in an extremely conservative manner.

That girl is so pious; she always has to follow the rules to the letter.

Esa chica es tan beata, siempre tiene que seguir las reglas al pie de la letra.

A girl who considers herself superior due to her religiosity.

I can't stand the pious women who think only they are right.

No soporto a las beatas que creen que solo ellas tienen la razón.