Cristianos (en. Christians)

/kɾis.tja.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Members of the Christian religion.
Christians celebrate Christmas with great joy.
Los cristianos celebran la Navidad con gran alegría.
People who believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
In the community, there are many Christians actively involved in social work.
En la comunidad hay muchos cristianos activamente involucrados en obras sociales.
Individuals who practice Christianity.
In the class, there are students from different Christian denominations.
En la clase hay estudiantes de diferentes denominaciones cristianas.

Etymology

It comes from the Greek 'christianos', which means 'followers of Christ'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

common Christian
Ordinary person who professes the Christian religion.
cristiano de a pie
converted Christians
Individuals who have adopted the Christian faith after following another religion.
cristianos conversos

Related Words

Christianity
The religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
cristianismo
church
Worship center for Christians.
iglesia
evangelical
Christian who belongs to sects that emphasize spiritual renewal.
evangélico

Slang Meanings

A fervent Christian.
That guy is a Christian from head to toe.
Ese chico es un cristiano de los pies a la cabeza.
Christians who are very strict in their faith.
Sometimes, square Christians do not accept other opinions.
A veces, los cristianos cuadrados no aceptan otras opiniones.