Eclesiástica (en. Ecclesiastical)

/e.kle.siás.ti.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Refers to everything related to the church and its structure.

The ecclesiastical order plays an important role in society.

La orden eclesiástica tiene un papel importante en la sociedad.

Pertinent to religious themes and their organization.

Ecclesiastical decisions are often made by the council of bishops.

Las decisiones eclesiásticas suelen ser tomadas por el consejo de obispos.

Dedicated to the service of the church or to spiritual matters.

His ecclesiastical life was exemplary and full of devotion.

Su vida eclesiástica fue ejemplar y llena de devoción.

From the Greek 'ekklēsia', which means 'assembly' or 'church'.

ecclesiastical authority

The authority or power granted to a leader within the church.

autoridad eclesiástica

ecclesiastical reform

Movements aimed at improving or changing certain aspects within the church.

reforma eclesiástica

ecclesiastical debt

Debts or financial responsibilities under the management of the church.

dívida eclesiástica

ecclesiastical

Member of the clergy or related to the church.

eclesiástico

cleric

Person dedicated to religious functions within the church.

clérigo

priest

Minister of a religion who acts as an intermediary between the faithful and the divine.

sacerdote

Term sometimes used disparagingly to refer to the strict rules of the church.

That very ecclesiastical rule is a bit exaggerated in our community.

Esa regla tan eclesiástica es un poco exagerada en nuestra comunidad.

Ironic use to describe someone who takes religious norms very seriously.

He is always talking with an ecclesiastical air about how we should live our lives.

Siempre está hablando con un aire eclesiástico sobre cómo debemos vivir nuestras vidas.