Peregrinaciones (en. Pilgrimages)
/pe-re-gri-na-cio-nes/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Action of pilgrimaging or traveling to a place considered sacred.
Pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela attract thousands of people each year.
Las peregrinaciones a Santiago de Compostela atraen a miles de personas cada año.
Journey undertaken with a spiritual or religious purpose.
He made several pilgrimages to the Holy Land in his lifetime.
Realizó varias peregrinaciones a la Tierra Santa en su vida.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'peregrinatio', which means journey to foreign lands, especially in religious contexts.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pilgrimages to sacred places
Journeys made to pay homage to sites of religious significance.
peregrinaciones a lugares sagrados
pilgrimage route
Established route that pilgrims follow to reach a sacred destination.
camino de peregrinación
spiritual pilgrimages
Journeys focused on personal growth and spiritual connection.
peregrinaciones espirituales
Related Words
pilgrim
Person who undertakes a pilgrimage.
peregrino
saint
Person considered to be especially devout or virtuous in religious contexts.
santo
ritual
Set of practices or ceremonies, especially religious ones.
ritual
Slang Meanings
Solitary walk in search of inner peace.
I made a pilgrimage up the mountain to reflect on my life.
Hice una peregrinación por la montaña para reflexionar sobre mi vida.
Group journey to leave behind personal problems.
A group of friends organized a pilgrimage to overcome their heartbreaks.
Un grupo de amigos organizó una peregrinación para superar sus desamores.