Guadalupe (en. Guadeloupe)

/ɡwaðaˈlupe/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Name of the Virgin Mary in her representation as Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12th.
La festividad de la Virgen de Guadalupe se celebra el 12 de diciembre.
Spanish-origin toponym that refers to several places in Hispanoamerica.
We traveled to a town called Guadalupe in Mexico.
Viajamos a un pueblo llamado Guadalupe en México.

Etymology

The term 'Guadalupe' comes from the Arabic 'wad-al-hub', which means 'river of the sheep'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Blessed be the name of Guadalupe
Expression of devotion towards the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Bendito sea el nombre de Guadalupe
The guadalupanos
Devout people of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Los guadalupanos
The pilgrimage to Guadalupe
Journey of faith made by many believers to the Basilica of Guadalupe.
La peregrinación a Guadalupe

Related Words

Virgin
Representation of Mary in the Catholic religion.
Virgen
Pilgrimage
Journey to a sacred place for religious reasons.
Peregrinación
Devotion
Feeling of love and respect towards the sacred.
Devoción

Slang Meanings

Refers to a very devout person.
That girl is a true guadalupana; she doesn't miss any mass.
Esa chica es una verdadera guadalupana, no se pierde ninguna misa.
A synonym for fortune or good luck.
Today I feel as if I have the guadalupe.
Hoy me siento como si tuviera la guadalupe.