Peregrin (en. Pilgrim)

/peɾeˈɡɾin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who makes a journey to a sacred place, especially for religious reasons.
The pilgrim headed to Santiago de Compostela.
El peregrin se dirigió a Santiago de Compostela.
A traveler or stranger in a place different from their own.
He felt like a pilgrim in that unknown city.
Se sentía como un peregrin en esa ciudad desconocida.

Etymology

From Latin 'peregrinus', which means 'foreigner' or 'traveler'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a pilgrimage
To undertake a journey to a sacred place.
hacer un peregrinaje
pilgrim of faith
A person who travels for religious reasons.
peregrin de la fe
spiritual pilgrim
A journey that seeks connection with the divine.
peregrin espiritual

Related Words

pilgrimage
The act of making a journey to a sacred place.
peregrinaje
pilgrim
Refers to a person who pilgrimages.
peregrino

Slang Meanings

A person who goes from one city to another with no defined direction.
That guy is a pilgrim; he's always traveling from one place to another.
Ese chico es un peregrin, siempre está viajando de un lado a otro.