Incienso (en. Incense)
/inˈθjenso/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Substance that is burned to release fragrances.
Incense is used in religious ceremonies.
El incienso se utiliza en ceremonias religiosas.
Aromatic resin obtained from certain trees.
The incense is extracted from the forests of Somaliland.
Se extrae el incienso de los bosques de Somalilandia.
Aromatic substance in the form of sticks or cones.
I lit an incense to purify the room.
Prendí un incienso para purificar la habitación.
Etymology
From Latin 'incensum', which means 'burned'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to burn incense
To use incense in a ceremony or ritual.
quemar incienso
frankincense
Specific incense extracted from the frankincense tree.
incienso de olíbano
aroma of incense
Characteristic smell released when burning incense.
aroma de incienso
Related Words
aroma
Substance that produces a pleasant smell.
aroma
resin
Viscous substance extracted from plants.
resina
fragrance
Pleasant smell that something emits.
fragancia
Slang Meanings
Relaxation
When I light incense, I feel a peace that helps me relax.
Cuando prendo incienso, siento una paz que me ayuda a relajarme.
Spiritual atmosphere
The incense creates a spiritual atmosphere in the temple.
El incienso crea un ambiente espiritual en el templo.