Peregrinación (en. Pilgrimage)
/pe.re.gri.naˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Act of pilgriming or traveling to a sacred place.
The pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela attracts thousands of people every year.
La peregrinación a Santiago de Compostela atrae a miles de personas cada año.
Journey made in search of a spiritual or religious purpose.
The pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the pillars of Islam.
La peregrinación a La Meca es uno de los pilares del islam.
Displacement carried out by a group of people for religious purposes.
During the pilgrimage, the faithful walked several kilometers on foot.
Durante la peregrinación, los fieles recorrieron varios kilómetros a pie.
Etymology
From the Latin 'peregrinatio', which means 'journey' or 'foreignness'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pilgrimage of souls
Refers to a spiritual journey undertaken by a person in search of enlightenment.
peregrinación de almas
pilgrimage on foot
Journey made by walking to a sacred place.
peregrinación a pie
Related Words
pilgrim
Person who undertakes a pilgrimage.
peregrino
pilgrimage
Act or fact of pilgriming.
peregrinaje
sacred
That which is revered or considered saintly.
sagrado
Slang Meanings
Spiritual journey taken to seek answers or inner peace.
She went on a pilgrimage to the mountain to reconnect with herself.
Ella se fue de peregrinación al monte para reencontrarse consigo misma.
Long and difficult journey made out of necessity or choice.
It was a pilgrimage to travel from the city to the countryside every weekend.
Fue una peregrinación trabajar de la ciudad al campo cada fin de semana.