Bienaventurados (en. Blessed)

/bjenaventuraðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who enjoy spiritual happiness or bliss.
The blessed will live in eternal peace.
Los bienaventurados vivirán en paz eterna.
Those who have received the grace of God.
In religion, it is said that the blessed are rewarded in heaven.
En la religión, se dice que los bienaventurados son recompensados en el cielo.
Individuals who are worthy of supreme happiness.
The community venerates the blessed in its prayers.
La comunidad venera a los bienaventurados en sus oraciones.

Etymology

From the Latin 'bienaventuratus', meaning fortunate or blessed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Blessed are those who mourn
It means that those who suffer will receive comfort.
Bienaventurados los que lloran
Blessed are the poor in spirit
It indicates that the humble are blessed.
Bienaventurados los pobres de espíritu
Blessed be he who gives
He who helps others is considered fortunate.
Bienaventurado sea el que da

Related Words

bliss
State of happiness or beatitude.
bienaventuranza
fortune
Similar term that refers to fortune or happiness.
bienaventura
benefactor
A person who performs works of welfare towards others.
bienhechor

Slang Meanings

A way to refer to people who are lucky in life.
That guy is blessed; he always does well in everything.
Ese tipo es bienaventurado, siempre le va bien en todo.
Used to describe someone fortunate in love.
Look how he got a girlfriend; he is blessed.
Mira cómo consiguió novia, es un bienaventurado.