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    Peregrino (en. Pilgrim)

    /peɾeˈɣɾino/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who undertakes a journey on foot, usually to a sacred place.
    The pilgrim walked for weeks to reach Santiago de Compostela.
    El peregrino caminó semanas para llegar a Santiago de Compostela.
    An individual who finds themselves in a faraway and unknown place.
    The pilgrim got lost in the desert.
    El peregrino se perdió en el desierto.
    A visitor seeking spiritual or religious experiences.
    Every year, thousands of pilgrims visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady.
    Cada año, miles de peregrinos visitan el Santuario de Nuestra Señora.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'peregrinus', meaning 'foreigner' or 'one who travels to foreign lands.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    earth pilgrim
    A person who feels out of place in their own environment.
    peregrino de la tierra
    feel like a pilgrim
    To experience a sense of alienation or lack of belonging.
    sentir como un peregrino
    pilgrim's path
    A marked route that a pilgrim follows to a sacred place.
    camino de peregrinación

    Related Words

    pilgrimage
    The act of traveling to a sacred place.
    peregrinación
    itinerant
    A person who frequently moves from one place to another.
    itinerante
    sacred
    Refers to something that is considered divine or holy.
    sagrado

    Slang Meanings

    A person who feels out of their element.
    That guy is a pilgrim at this party, he doesn't know anyone.
    Ese tipo es un peregrino en esta fiesta, no conoce a nadie.
    Someone who travels without a clear destination.
    My friend is a pilgrim, he always goes off on an adventure without planning.
    Mi amigo es un peregrino, siempre se va a la aventura sin planificar.