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    Lares (en. Homes)

    /ˈla.res/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Deities in Roman mythology associated with the protection of the home and family.
    In ancient Rome, the lares were venerated in every home.
    En la antigua Roma, los lares eran venerados en cada hogar.
    Spirits that cared for a certain place or community.
    The city's lares were celebrated in local festivities.
    Los lares de la ciudad eran celebrados en festividades locales.
    Symbolic representations of home protection in Roman culture.
    Lar statues were placed on family altars.
    Se colocaban estatuillas de lares en los altares familiares.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'lares', which refers to the protective deities of the home.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    family lares
    Referring to the gods that protect the home and family.
    lares familiares
    to honor the lares
    To perform rituals or actions to pay homage to the deities of the home.
    honrar a los lares

    Related Words

    penates
    Roman deities that protected the pantry and food of the home.
    penates
    vulcanos
    God of fire and forge in Roman mythology.
    vulcanos

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to a place that is considered safe and protected.
    That house is like my lares, I always feel comfortable here.
    Esa casa es como mis lares, siempre me siento cómodo aquí.