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    Pascua (en. Passover)

    /ˈpaskwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Time of celebration that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus.
    Easter is a very important holiday for Christians.
    La Pascua es una festividad muy importante para los cristianos.
    Specific day on which this holiday is celebrated.
    This year, Easter is celebrated on April 17th.
    Este año, la Pascua se celebra el 17 de abril.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pascha', which comes from Hebrew 'pésaj', meaning 'passover'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Holy Week
    Period that precedes Easter, commemorating the Passion of Christ.
    Semana Santa
    Jewish Passover
    Jewish festival that commemorates the liberation of the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt.
    pascua judía

    Related Words

    Lent
    Period of 40 days of spiritual preparation before Easter.
    cuaresma
    paschal
    Adjective that refers to something related to Easter.
    pascuero

    Slang Meanings

    Sometimes used to refer to situations of joy or celebration.
    We are celebrating for Juan's birthday.
    Estamos de pascua por el cumpleaños de Juan.
    May refer to a time of gifts or surprises.
    That day was a celebration, I received many gifts.
    Ese día fue una pascua, recibí muchos regalos.