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    Cofradías (en. Brotherhoods)

    /kofɾaˈðjas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Association of people who come together to carry out religious or charity activities.
    The brotherhood organized a procession in honor of their saint.
    La cofradía organizó una procesión en honor a su santo.
    Group of people who profess the same religious devotion.
    The brotherhoods are important in the Holy Week celebrations.
    Las cofradías son importantes en las celebraciones de Semana Santa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cofraternitas', which means brotherhood.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blood brotherhood
    Group of people united by family ties or loyalty.
    cofradía de sangre
    to be part of a brotherhood
    To belong to a group or association with certain purposes.
    ser de una cofradía

    Related Words

    brother
    Member of a brotherhood.
    cofrade
    procession
    Religious parade organized by a brotherhood.
    procesión

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it refers to a closed or exclusive group.
    That club is a brotherhood; they only invite their friends.
    Ese club es una cofradía, solo invitan a sus amigos.
    Figurative use to describe a very close friendship.
    We have been brotherhoods since childhood; we are always together.
    Nosotros somos cofradías desde la infancia, siempre estamos juntos.