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    Católico (en. Catholic)

    /kaˈtoliko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Related to the catholic Church.
    The catholic mass is celebrated every Sunday.
    La misa católica se celebra todos los domingos.
    What is universal or encompasses all.
    The concept of human rights is catholic in its application.
    El concepto de derechos humanos es católico en su aplicación.
    Refers to the faith in the tradition, doctrine, and practice of the catholic Church.
    He is a devout catholic who attends church regularly.
    Es un católico devoto que asiste a la iglesia regularmente.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Greek 'katholikos', which means 'universal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    card-carrying catholic
    A person who declares themselves catholic but does not practice the faith.
    católico de carta
    independent catholic
    A catholic who does not strictly adhere to the hierarchy of the Church.
    católico independiente
    to be catholic
    To identify with the catholic faith.
    ser católico

    Related Words

    catholicism
    Doctrine, religion, and practices of the catholic Church.
    catolicismo
    pope
    The highest authority of the catholic Church.
    papa
    sacrament
    Rite or sacred ceremony in the catholic tradition.
    sacramento

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in some contexts to refer to something very traditional or conservative.
    That idea is very catholic, it clings to the classic.
    Esa idea es muy católica, se aferra a lo clásico.
    Used in a derogatory tone to criticize someone who is extremely religious.
    Don't be so catholic, relax a little.
    No seas tan católico, relájate un poco.