Cristiano (en. Christian)

/kɾis.tja.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
English: Individual who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ.
English: Each Christian seeks to live according to the principles of the Gospel.
Cada cristiano busca vivir de acuerdo a los principios del Evangelio.
English: Related to the Christian religion.
English: Christian customs vary from one culture to another.
Las costumbres cristianas varían de una cultura a otra.

Etymology

English: From the Latin 'Christianus', which means 'follower of Christ'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: Average Christian
English: A common individual who professes the Christian faith without being a member of an ecclesiastical hierarchy.
cristiano de a pie
English: To be a Christian
English: To adhere to the beliefs and practices of the Christian religion.
ser cristiano
English: Old Christian
English: Term that refers to those who are not of Jewish ancestry in historical contexts.
cristiano viejo

Related Words

English: Christianity
English: Set of religious beliefs derived from the teachings of Jesus Christ.
cristianismo
English: Christendom
English: Community of Christians as a global religion.
cristiandad

Slang Meanings

English: Very devout Christian.
English: That guy is a Christian from head to toe, always at church.
Ese tipo es un cristiano de los pies a la cabeza, siempre en la iglesia.
English: Christian who strictly follows every rule.
English: Don’t talk to him about inappropriate things, he is a very strict Christian.
No le hables de cosas inapropiadas, es un cristiano muy estricto.