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    Cáliz (en. Chalice)

    /'ka.liz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A vessel used in the celebration of the Mass to hold the consecrated wine.
    The priest raised the chalice during the consecration.
    El sacerdote levantó el cáliz durante la consagración.
    Part of the flower that receives nectar and holds the stamens.
    The chalices of these flowers are a deep green color.
    Los cálizes de estas flores son de un color verde intenso.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'calyx', meaning 'chalice or bud'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bear the chalice
    To assume a responsibility or a difficult fate.
    llevar el cáliz
    chalice of bitterness
    A painful or difficult experience that must be accepted.
    cáliz de amargura

    Related Words

    cup
    Similar container used for drinking.
    copa
    banner
    Flag that represents a group, often used in ceremonies.
    estandarte

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in religious contexts to derogatorily refer to certain practices.
    I don't like how they use the chalice in that church.
    No me gusta cómo usan el cáliz en esa iglesia.