Creyentes (en. Believers)

/kɾeˈjentes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An individual who has faith or trust in something.
Believers regularly attend church.
Los creyentes asisten regularmente a la iglesia.
A person who is part of a religious community.
The believers of the spiritual movement gathered to meditate.
Los creyentes del movimiento espiritual se reunieron para meditar.
Those who have strong convictions about a specific topic.
Believers in climate change support actions to protect the environment.
Los creyentes en el cambio climático apoyan acciones para proteger el medio ambiente.

Etymology

From the verb creer, derived from the Latin 'credere', which means 'to have faith' or 'to trust'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fervent believers
Individuals who show great devotion and enthusiasm for their beliefs.
creyentes fervientes
believers in science
People who trust in the scientific method and its ability to explain the world.
creyentes en la ciencia
blind believers
People who believe without questioning or doubting.
creyentes a ciegas

Related Words

to believe
To accept as true something that cannot be conclusively proven.
creer
faith
Total trust in something or someone without the need for evidence.
fe
religion
A system of beliefs and practices related to the sacred.
religión

Slang Meanings

radical believers
It refers to those believers who defend their beliefs in an extreme manner.
Se refiere a aquellos creyentes que defienden sus creencias de manera extrema.
trendy believers
People who follow certain religious trends because they are 'trendy'.
Personas que siguen ciertas tendencias religiosas porque están de 'moda'.