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    Cristo (en. Christ)

    /ˈkɾisto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Title given to Jesus Christ in the Christian religion.
    Christians believe in the resurrection of Christ.
    Los cristianos creen en la resurrección de Cristo.
    Artistic representation of Jesus, usually in the form of a statue or painting.
    The church has a beautiful image of Christ on the altar.
    La iglesia tiene una hermosa imagen de Cristo en el altar.
    Theological concept that refers to the divine nature of Jesus.
    The doctrine of Christianity holds that Christ is true God and true man.
    El dogma del cristianismo sostiene que Cristo es verdadero Dios y verdadero hombre.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Greek 'Christos', which means 'anointed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Christ on the cross
    Reference to the crucifixion of Jesus.
    Cristo en la cruz
    Follow Christ
    Imitating the life and teachings of Jesus.
    Seguir a Cristo
    Christ lives
    Expression of faith in the resurrection of Jesus.
    Cristo vive

    Related Words

    Christianity
    Religion based on the teachings of Christ.
    cristianismo
    Christian
    Person who professes Christianity.
    cristiano
    Christology
    Theological discipline that studies the person and work of Christ.
    cristología

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, 'cristo' is used colloquially to refer to someone who is very good or noble.
    That guy is a true cristo, he always helps others.
    Ese tipo es un verdadero cristo, siempre ayuda a los demás.
    Sometimes used to describe a place with a sacred or spiritual atmosphere.
    That mountain is like a cristo, it conveys a lot of peace.
    Esa montaña es como un cristo, transmite mucha paz.