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    Culto (en. Worship)

    /ˈkulto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Practice of veneration towards divinities or sacred concepts.
    The cult of fertility was common in many ancient cultures.
    El culto a la fertilidad era común en muchas culturas antiguas.
    A system of beliefs and rites related to a divinity.
    The cult of nature promotes worship of the natural cycles of the planet.
    El culto a la naturaleza promueve la adoración a los ciclos naturales del planeta.
    Excessive or fanatical adoration towards a person or idea.
    The cult of personality of certain leaders can be harmful to society.
    El culto a la personalidad de ciertos líderes puede ser perjudicial para la sociedad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cultus', which means 'cultivation' or 'veneration'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cult of personality
    Excessive adoration towards a public figure or leader.
    culto a la personalidad
    religious cult
    A system of beliefs and practices linked to a deity or deities.
    culto religioso
    cult symbol
    Manifestation or symbol that represents a religious or worship group.
    señal de culto

    Related Words

    religious cult
    Set of practices and beliefs of a specific religion.
    culto religioso
    cultist
    A person who is part of a cult.
    cultista
    to cultivate
    To foster or develop something, especially in contexts of beliefs or knowledge.
    cultivar

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it can refer to a group or movement with eccentric beliefs.
    That group has a rare cult that only a few follow.
    Ese grupo tiene un culto raro que solo sigue unos pocos.
    Derogatory term used to refer to excessive admiration for an author or artist.
    It is a cult surrounding the figure of that film director.
    Es un culto a la figura de ese director de cine.