Evangélica (en. Evangelical)
/eβanˈxe.lika/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Pertinent to the gospel or to its proclamation.
The church has an evangelical focus.
La iglesia tiene un enfoque evangélico.
It refers to those branches of Christianity that emphasize evangelism.
The evangelical movement has grown in popularity.
El movimiento evangélico ha crecido en popularidad.
That conveys a message of hope and salvation as taught in the gospel.
His ministry is very evangelical and seeks to convert more people.
Su ministerio es muy evangélico y busca convertir a más personas.
Etymology
From Latin 'evangelicus', which comes from 'evangelium', meaning 'gospel'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
evangelical music
A type of music that focuses on Christian praise and worship.
música evangélica
evangelical message
A message that proclaims salvation through Jesus Christ.
mensaje evangélico
evangelical community
A group of people who share beliefs based on the teachings of the gospel.
comunidad evangélica
Related Words
gospel
Sacred text in Christianity that narrates the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
evangelio
evangelist
A person who proclaims the gospel, especially in the context of Christianity.
evangelista
Protestant
A person who is a member of any of the branches of Christianity that protested against the Catholic Church.
protestante
Slang Meanings
Pseudo-evangelical
Some people criticize certain groups as pseudo-evangelicals for not following the true doctrine.
Algunas personas critican a ciertos grupos como seudo-evangélicos por no seguir la verdadera doctrina.
Cultural evangelical
Some refer to cultural evangelicals as those who identify as Christians but do not actively practice the faith.
Algunos se refieren a los evangélicos culturales como aquellos que identifican como cristianos, pero no practican activamente la fe.