Monjas (en. Nuns)

/ˈmon.xas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Women who have taken religious vows and live in convents.

Nuns dedicate their lives to the service of God.

Las monjas dedican su vida al servicio de Dios.

Religious women who follow the rule of a specific order.

Benedictine nuns are known for their life of prayer and work.

Las monjas benedictinas son conocidas por su vida de oración y trabajo.

Members of a religious community dedicated to education.

Nuns teach at the city school.

Las monjas enseñan en la escuela de la ciudad.

From Latin 'monacha', which means 'nun' or 'monk'.

cloistered nuns

Nuns who live a life of seclusion and are dedicated to prayer.

monjas de clausura

nun's life

A lifestyle dedicated to religion and service.

vida de monja

monastery

Place where monks and nuns live.

monasterio

convent

Building where nuns reside.

convento

vow

Promise made by nuns upon entering religious life.

voto

Refers to someone who lives in a very strict or formal manner.

Don’t be such a nun, relax a little.

No seas tan monja, relájate un poco.

Can be used to describe a very serious or not-fun woman.

She's always so nun-like that she never goes out with us.

Siempre está tan monja que nunca sale con nosotros.