Frailes (en. Friars)

/ˈfɾailes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Monk of a religious order who lives in community and follows a specific rule.

The friars of San Francisco are known for their austere lives and dedication to service.

Los frailes de San Francisco son conocidos por su vida austera y su dedicación al servicio.

Religious person belonging to a mendicant order.

The Dominican friar explained the importance of education in his community.

El fraile dominico explicó la importancia de la educación en su comunidad.

Person who acts in an excessively moralistic or authoritarian manner.

Don’t be so much of a friar, enjoy the moment without reproaching yourself.

No seas tan fraile, disfruta del momento sin reprocharte nada.

From Latin 'frater', which means 'brother', used to refer to monks.

friar of charity

It refers to a religious person who prioritizes helping others above other obligations.

fraile de la caridad

more friar than ever

Expression used to describe someone who acts very religious or moralistic.

más fraile que nunca

to act like a friar

It means to act with great devotion or in an excessively ethical manner in a situation.

hacer de fraile

fraternity

Union or relationship between people, especially in a religious context.

fraternidad

mendicant

Religious person who lives on alms and preaches detachment from wealth.

mendicante

asceticism

Practice of self-discipline and renunciation of earthly pleasures to achieve a spiritual life.

ascetismo

It refers to someone who is very strict with social or religious norms.

Don't be a friar, a little bit of mischief doesn’t hurt.

No seas fraile, un poco de descontrol no hace daño.

Colloquial term for describing someone who behaves in an excessively serious or formal manner.

That guy is so much of a friar that he never wants to go out to parties.

Ese tipo es tan fraile que nunca quiere salir a fiestas.