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    Católica (en. Catholic)

    /kaˈto.lika/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Belongs to the Christian religion professed by the Catholic Church.
    The cathedral is a beautiful example of Catholic architecture.
    La catedral es un hermoso ejemplo de arquitectura católica.
    Refers to the principles and beliefs of the Catholic Church.
    She is very devout and practices her Catholic faith regularly.
    Ella es muy devota y practica su fe católica con regularidad.
    Describes anyone who is a member of the Catholic Church.
    I am Catholic and attend Mass every Sunday.
    Soy católica y asisto a misa todos los domingos.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'katholikos', meaning 'general' or 'universal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    apostolic catholic
    Term that refers to the Catholic Church in its connection with the apostles.
    católica apostólica
    catholic faith
    The belief and practice of the Catholic religion.
    fe católica
    catholic mass
    Worship ceremony in the Catholic religion.
    misa católica

    Related Words

    Catholicism
    The doctrine and practices of the Catholic Church.
    catolicismo
    sacrament
    Religious ceremony in which the Catholic faith is expressed.
    sacramento
    papacy
    The office and authority of the Pope.
    papado

    Slang Meanings

    Derogatory term used to refer to very strict beliefs.
    That girl has a very Catholic approach to relationships.
    Esa chica tiene un enfoque muy católica de las relaciones.
    Colloquial use for people who are very conservative in their thinking.
    That group is very Catholic in their opinions about politics.
    Ese grupo es muy católica en sus opiniones sobre la política.