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    Encarnación (en. Incarnation)

    /enkaɾna'sjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Appearance in human form of a divine being.
    The incarnation of Christ is a central concept in Christian theology.
    La encarnación de Cristo es un concepto central en la teología cristiana.
    Manifestation of an idea or feeling in tangible form.
    The embodiment of justice is reflected in the laws of a country.
    La encarnación de la justicia se refleja en las leyes de un país.
    Process by which a spiritual being takes on a physical body.
    In some beliefs, there is talk of the incarnation of the soul in different bodies throughout time.
    En algunas creencias, se habla de la encarnación del alma en diferentes cuerpos a lo largo del tiempo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'incarnatio', derived from 'incarnare', which means 'to make flesh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the incarnation of evil
    A person or thing that represents evil in its purest form.
    la encarnación del mal
    embodiment of a model
    Tangible representation of a concept or idea.
    encarnación de un modelo
    divine incarnation
    The representation of the divine in a human being.
    encarnación divina

    Related Words

    incarnate
    To take physical form.
    encarnar
    body
    The physical part in which a being manifests.
    cuerpo
    soul
    The spiritual essence of a person.
    alma

    Slang Meanings

    Use of incarnation to refer to a charismatic figure or leader.
    That politician is the embodiment of hope for many.
    Ese político es la encarnación de la esperanza para muchos.
    Colloquial use of the term in cultural or artistic contexts.
    That movie is the embodiment of the spirit of the times.
    Esa película es la encarnación del espíritu de la época.