Católicos (en. Catholics)

/kaˈtolikos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
People who profess the Catholic faith.
Catholics attend Mass on Sundays.
Los católicos asisten a misa los domingos.
The principles and teachings of the Catholic Church.
Catholics follow the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Los católicos siguen las enseñanzas de Jesucristo.

Etymology

From the Greek 'catholikós', which means 'universal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be Catholic
To practice the Catholic faith.
ser católico
Practicing Catholics
Those who actively participate in the Catholic community.
católicos practicantes
Catholic Mass
Ceremony of worship in the Catholic religion.
misa católica

Related Words

Catholicism
The doctrine and practice of the Catholic faith.
catolicismo
Catholic Church
The religious institution that represents the Catholic faith.
Iglesia Católica
Sacrament
Sacred ritual in the Catholic religion.
sacramento

Slang Meanings

Common Catholic
It refers to an ordinary Catholic who follows the faith without being a cleric.
Se refiere a un católico común, que sigue la fe sin ser clérigo.
Light Catholic
It is used to describe someone who identifies as Catholic but does not rigorously follow the teachings.
Se usa para describir a alguien que se identifica como católico pero no sigue rigurosamente las enseñanzas.