Pascuas (en. Easter)

/'paskwas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.

Easter is an important celebration for Christians.

Las pascuas son una celebración importante para los cristianos.

Eight-day period that begins with Easter Sunday.

During Easter, many families gather to celebrate.

Durante las pascuas, muchas familias se reúnen para celebrar.

Day that celebrates the resurrection of Christ.

Easter Sunday is the main day of the celebration.

El Domingo de Pascua es el día principal de la celebración.

From Latin 'pascua', meaning 'pasco' in relation to the Jewish Passover.

Happy Easter

Wish for joy during the Easter festivities.

Felices Pascuas

Easter of Resurrection

Reference to the religious significance of the holiday.

Pascuas de resurrección

Jewish Passover

Refers to the similar Jewish holiday that celebrates the liberation from Egypt.

Pascuas judías

Lent

40-day preparation period before Easter.

Cuaresma

Palm Sunday

Sunday that precedes Easter and marks the beginning of Holy Week.

Domingo de Ramos

Tradition

Customs and rituals associated with the celebration of Easter.

Tradición

It is said that someone 'celebrates Easter' when they appear overly joyful or festive.

After receiving the news, he is celebrating Easter.

Después de recibir la noticia, está celebrando pascuas.