Monja (en. Nun)
/ˈmoŋx(a)/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A woman who lives under strict rules of religious life.
In the convent, the nun follows a daily regimen of prayer and work.
En el convento, la monja sigue un régimen diario de oración y trabajo.
A woman who belongs to a religious order and lives in a convent.
The nun is dedicated to teaching at the convent school.
La monja se dedica a la enseñanza en la escuela del convento.
A woman who has taken religious vows.
The nun took her vows in a special ceremony.
La monja tomó sus votos en una ceremonia especial.
Etymology
From Latin 'monacha', meaning a woman who lives in a religious community.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cloistered nun
A religious woman who lives in a convent with restrictions on external contact.
monja de clausura
nun of charity
A woman dedicated to helping those in need in a religious context.
monja de la caridad
Related Words
monastery
Place where nuns and monks live who practice religious life.
monasterio
vow
Solemn promise made by a nun to her religious order.
voto
Slang Meanings
A very strict or authoritarian person.
She is such a nun when it comes to the rules in the office.
Ella es tan monja cuando se trata de las reglas en la oficina.
A woman who behaves in a overly serious manner.
Don’t be such a nun, relax a little and have fun.
No seas monja, relájate un poco y diviértete.