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    Mitra (en. Miter)

    /ˈmitra/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A vestment technique used by some religious individuals.
    The bishop wore his mitre during the ceremony.
    El obispo lució su mitra durante la ceremonia.
    A cup that constitutes a liturgical ornament.
    The mitre he wore was of great historical value.
    La mitra que llevaba era de gran valor histórico.
    Quality of being mitred (characteristic of the mitre).
    The design of the mitre symbolizes religious authority.
    El diseño de la mitra simboliza la autoridad religiosa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mitra', which in turn comes from Greek 'mitra', meaning 'strip of cloth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to don the mitre
    To assume a role of authority or an important position in a religious context.
    ponerse la mitra
    mitre and staff
    Symbol of the bishop's dignity.
    mitra y báculo

    Related Words

    bishop
    High-ranking church dignitary who possesses ecclesiastical authority.
    obispo
    rite
    Set of ceremonies performed in a religious celebration.
    rito

    Slang Meanings

    Difficulty or problem that arises suddenly.
    A mitre came to my mind when I heard the news.
    Se me vino una mitra a la cabeza cuando escuché la noticia.
    Expression used to refer to something extraordinary or impressive.
    That party was a mitre, I couldn’t stop dancing.
    Esa fiesta fue una mitra, no dejé de bailar.