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    Ganges (en. Ganges)

    /ˈɡanɡes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Sacred river in Hinduism, source of life and purification.
    The devotees bathe in the Ganges to purify themselves of their sins.
    Los devotos se bañan en el Ganges para purificarse de sus pecados.
    River that passes through several important cities in India.
    The Ganges flows through Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in the world.
    El Ganges pasa por Varanasi, una de las ciudades más sagradas del mundo.

    Etymology

    The word 'Ganges' comes from the Sanskrit 'Ganga', which refers to the same river.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Pilgrimage to the Ganges
    Spiritual journey where believers seek purification.
    Peregrinación al Ganges
    Spirit of the Ganges
    Reference to the cultural and religious importance associated with the river.
    Espíritu del Ganges

    Related Words

    Ganga
    Informal name for the river.
    Ganga
    Varanasi
    One of the holiest cities in India located along the Ganges.
    Varanasi

    Slang Meanings

    To show off something in a superficial way.
    He always ganges when talking about his work, but he’s not that good.
    Él siempre ganges cuando habla de su trabajo, pero no es tan bueno.