Peregrinos (en. Pilgrims)

/pe.re.ɡɾi.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who undertake a journey to a place considered sacred.
The pilgrims made their way to Santiago de Compostela.
Los peregrinos realizaron su trayecto hacia Santiago de Compostela.
Individuals who are on a journey of self-discovery.
Many pilgrims feel that their journey gives them a new perspective on life.
Muchos peregrinos sienten que su viaje les brinda una nueva perspectiva de la vida.
People who travel for religious or spiritual reasons.
Every year, thousands of pilgrims attend the religious festival in the mountains.
Cada año, miles de peregrinos asisten al festival religioso en la montaña.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Way of St. James
Route of pilgrimage in northern Spain.
Camino de Santiago
Pilgrimage
Journey undertaken with a spiritual purpose.
Peregrinación
Pilgrim of faith
Person who travels for religious reasons.
Peregrino de la fe

Related Words

pilgrimage
Act of traveling to a sacred place.
peregrinaje
sacred
Something that is venerated or considered divine.
sagrado
spirituality
The quality of being spiritual or seeking the transcendent.
espiritualidad

Slang Meanings

Person seeking a change in their life.
That girl is a pilgrim of life, always in search of new experiences.
Esa chica es una peregrina de la vida, siempre en busca de nuevas experiencias.
Someone who is away from home for a time.
After the breakup, he decided to be a pilgrim and explore the world.
Después de la ruptura, decidió ser un peregrino y explorar el mundo.