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    Congregación (en. Congregation)

    [kon-ɡreɣa'θjon]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A group of people who meet for religious activities.
    The congregation gathered to celebrate the Christmas mass.
    La congregación se reunió para celebrar la misa de Navidad.
    Association of believers who belong to the same religious community.
    The local congregation is very active in charity work.
    La congregación local está muy activa en obras de caridad.
    A set of people who share the same faith or beliefs.
    The church congregation grew in number after the last event.
    La congregación de la iglesia creció en número tras el último evento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'congregatio', which derives from 'congregare', meaning to gather or bring together.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Religious congregation
    A group of people who gather to practice a faith.
    congregación religiosa
    To give the congregation
    To offer a message or teaching to a group.
    dar la congregación
    To know the congregation
    To know the group or community to which one belongs.
    saber la congregación

    Related Words

    Assembly
    Meeting of a group of people to discuss and decide on common issues.
    asamblea
    Adequacy
    The act of adapting or adjusting to the norms of a group.
    adequación

    Slang Meanings

    The group of friends from church.
    On Sunday I’m going to see the congregation after mass.
    El domingo voy a ver a la congrega después de la misa.
    The place where the meeting is held.
    We're going to the congregation this weekend.
    Vamos a la congre este fin de semana.