Mesías (en. Messiah)

/meˈsi.as/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

In a religious context, it refers to a savior or redeemer expected, especially in Judaism and Christianity.

It is said that the messiah will bring peace and justice to the world.

Se dice que el mesías traerá paz y justicia al mundo.

A person who is considered a liberator from a critical situation or oppression.

In times of crisis, many seek a messiah to guide them.

En tiempos de crisis, muchos buscan un mesías que les guíe.

A term used to describe someone with extraordinary abilities in a specific field.

That soccer player is considered a messiah in sports.

Ese jugador de fútbol es considerado un mesías en el deporte.

From Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (māšîaḥ), meaning 'anointed one'.

to wait for the messiah

To wait for someone who will solve a problem or improve a critical situation.

esperar al mesías

to be someone’s messiah

To be seen as the person who can help or save someone in trouble.

ser el mesías de alguien

the messiah of sports

An exceptional person in the field of sports, standing out among others.

el mesías del deporte

salvation

Liberation from evils or sins.

salvación

anointed

A person who has been given an anointing, especially in a religious context.

ungido

prophet

A person who is considered a messenger of God and predicts the future.

profeta

A person who inspires trust and hope in difficult times.

That community leader has become the messiah of our neighborhood.

Ese líder comunitario se ha convertido en el mesías de nuestro barrio.

Someone who is expected to solve complex problems.

Citizens believe the new mayor will be the messiah the city needs.

Los ciudadanos creen que el nuevo alcalde será el mesías que la ciudad necesita.