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    Feligreses (en. Congregation)

    /fe.li.ɡɾe.ses/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    People who belong to a parish or religious community.
    The parishioners filled the church during mass.
    Los feligreses llenaron la iglesia durante la misa.
    The devotees who participate in religious activities.
    The parishioners organized a collection to help those in need.
    Los feligreses organizaron una colecta para ayudar a los necesitados.
    Members of a Catholic community or another faith.
    The parishioners attended the spiritual retreat over the weekend.
    Los feligreses asistieron al retiro espiritual del fin de semana.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'filius' which means 'son', in the sense of children of the same father, referring to the members of the faith community.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the parishioners of the neighborhood
    reference to members of a local church
    los feligreses del barrio
    active parishioners
    members who actively participate in the religious community
    feligreses activos
    meeting of parishioners
    gathering of members of a congregation
    reunión de feligreses

    Related Words

    parish
    Territory or community served by a church.
    parroquia
    priest
    Priest in charge of a parish.
    cura
    mass
    Religious ceremony in which the parishioners participate.
    misa

    Slang Meanings

    Parishioners who are very devout.
    That family is very much of the parishioners; they go to church every day.
    Esa familia es muy de los feligreses, van a la iglesia todos los días.
    Group of parishioners who gather for social activities.
    The parishioners of the youth group are planning an event.
    Los feligreses del grupo de jóvenes están planeando un evento.