Iglesias (en. Churches)

/iˈɡlesjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Building intended for Christian worship.

The village church is very old.

La iglesia del pueblo es muy antigua.

Congregation of believers that comes together to share faith.

Churches meet on Sundays for Mass.

Las iglesias se reúnen los domingos para la misa.

Organization or religious community related to Christianity.

There are different denominations of churches in the city.

Existen distintas denominaciones de iglesias en la ciudad.

From Latin 'ecclesia', which means assembly or meeting.

to go to church

Attending a religious service in the building dedicated to worship.

ir a la iglesia

church at home

Celebration of religious services at home.

iglesia en casa

Catholic Church

The Christian community under the authority of the Pope.

iglesia católica

pastor

Minister or religious leader in some churches.

pastor

priest

Person who conducts the worship and sacraments in the church.

sacerdote

worship

Religious ritual or ceremony.

culto

Neighborhood church

I go to the neighborhood church because it is closer to home.

Voy a la iglesia de barrio porque es más cercana a casa.

Evangelical church

That evangelical church has a large youth group.

Esa iglesia evangélica tiene un gran grupo juvenil.