Mundanas (en. Mundane)
/mundoˈnas/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Belonging to the world or the material as opposed to the spiritual.
Mundane issues often distract us from what is truly important.
Las cuestiones mundanas a menudo nos distraen de lo verdaderamente importante.
Refers to the usual, everyday life, or non-divine existence.
We live in a time where mundane things have more value than spiritual ones.
Vivimos en un tiempo donde las cosas mundanas tienen más valor que las espirituales.
Applies to people who are very concerned about material things.
Those mundane interests are not compatible with a spiritual life.
Esos intereses mundanos no son compatibles con una vida espiritual.
Etymology
The word 'mundanas' comes from the Latin 'mundanus', which means 'of the world'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mundane things
Matters or concerns of everyday life, of little spiritual relevance.
cosas mundanas
mundane life
A lifestyle focused on activities and material possessions.
vida mundana
Related Words
world
Set of everything that exists, both physical and spiritual.
mundo
materialism
A school of thought that considers only what can be measured and verified as reality.
materialismo
Slang Meanings
Living day to day without worrying about the spiritual.
She is dedicated to the mundane; she cares more about money than faith.
Ella se dedica a lo mundano, le importa más el dinero que la fe.
Philosophical or deep matters are not of interest.
His humor is very mundane; he prefers simple jokes over philosophical debates.
Su humor es muy mundano, prefiere chistes simples a debates filosóficos.