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    Belén (en. Nativity scene)

    /be'len/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Scene that represents the birth of Jesus, with figures of the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, the baby Jesus, and the shepherds.
    Example Sentence: The traditional belén is set up in many homes for Christmas.
    El bélen tradicional se monta en muchas casas para Navidad.
    Definition: Set of figures or elements that represent the scene of the birth of Jesus.
    Example Sentence: They made a life-sized belén in the town square.
    Hicieron un bélen de tamaño real en la plaza del pueblo.
    Definition: Scene used in Christmas decoration, showing the birth of Christ.
    Example Sentence: The children enjoyed decorating the belén with stars and lights.
    Los niños disfrutaron decorando el bélen con estrellas y luces.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Hispano-Arabic 'belen', and this from Arabic 'bayt lahm', which means 'house of bread'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: to set up a belén
    Common Phrase Meaning: Preparing or placing figures to represent the birth of Jesus.
    montar un belén
    Common Phrase: to bring the belén to life
    Common Phrase Meaning: Incorporating people or elements that make the representation more realistic.
    dar vida al belén
    Common Phrase: living belén
    Common Phrase Meaning: Representation in which real people participate instead of figures.
    bélen viviente

    Related Words

    Related Word: Christmas
    Related Word Description: Christian feast that celebrates the birth of Jesus.
    navidad
    Related Word: shepherds
    Related Word Description: People who tended sheep, present in the representation of the belén.
    pastores
    Related Word: mystery
    Related Word Description: Theatrical or visual representation about the life of the birth of Jesus.
    misterio

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Place where there is a lot of activity or hustle.
    Slang Example: That store is a belén, there are always people.
    Esa tienda es un belén, siempre hay gente.
    Slang Meaning: Confusion or disorder.
    Slang Example: The party turned into a belén when the group of friends arrived.
    La fiesta se convirtió en un belén cuando llegó el grupo de amigos.