Nazareno (en. Nazarene)

/nasaˈɾeno/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who is part of a brotherhood involved in Holy Week processions.

Nazarenes wear robes and hoods during the procession.

Los nazarenos llevan túnicas y capirotes durante la procesión.

Related to Jesus of Nazareth.

The figure of the nazarene is central to many Christian traditions.

La figura del nazareno es central en muchas tradiciones cristianas.

From Latin 'Nazarēnus', meaning 'of Nazareth'.

Nazarene of hope

Reference to a nazarene that represents hope in the processions.

Nazareno de la esperanza

Passion Saturday

Day on which the nazarenes dress for the procession.

Sábado de pasión

brotherhood

An association of people who gather to celebrate and procession.

cofradía

procession

A ritual parade of people carrying religious images.

procesión

Holy Week

Christian celebration that commemorates the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

Semana Santa

A person who closely follows the traditions of Holy Week.

That is a true nazarene; they don't miss any procession.

Ese es un verdadero nazareno, no falta a ninguna procesión.

Someone who takes religious festivities seriously.

My friend is a nazarene at heart; he always looks to participate.

Mi amigo es un nazareno de corazón, siempre busca participar.