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    Monjes (en. Monks)

    /ˈmon.xes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    People who belong to a religious order and live in a monastery.
    The monks of the monastery dedicated their lives to prayer and study.
    Los monjes del monasterio dedicaban su vida a la oración y al estudio.
    Men who have taken vows to live in poverty, chastity, and obedience.
    Benedictine monks follow a strict rule of life.
    Los monjes benedictinos siguen una estricta regla de vida.
    Members of religious communities who withdraw from the world to dedicate themselves to spirituality.
    Cistercian monks lead a life of work and prayer.
    Los monjes cistercienses llevan una vida de trabajo y oración.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'monachus', which means 'monk'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    monk's life
    Austere lifestyle dedicated to spirituality.
    vida de monje
    more monk than ever
    When someone behaves in a very religious or austere manner.
    más monje que nunca
    silence monk
    A person who speaks little or prefers tranquility.
    monje del silencio

    Related Words

    monastery
    Building where monks live.
    monasterio
    monasticism
    Life or state of the monks.
    monacato
    religious order
    Group of people who live under a monastic rule.
    orden religiosa

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of inner peace or calm.
    After meditating, I feel like a monk.
    Después de meditar, me siento como un monje.
    An extremely austere person or one who avoids luxuries.
    He lives like a monk, without material concerns.
    Él vive como un monje, sin preocupaciones materiales.