Protestantes (en. Protestants)

/pɾo.teˈstan.tes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Group of Christians who separated from the Catholic Church in the 16th century.
Protestants believe in salvation through faith.
Los protestantes creen en la salvación por la fe.
The people who follow the teachings of various protestant denominations.
Protestants usually gather on Sundays for worship.
Los protestantes suelen reunirse los domingos para el culto.
Relating to the Protestant Reformation and its religious consequences.
The protestant movement had a significant impact in Europe.
El movimiento protestante tuvo un impacto significativo en Europa.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'protestantem', which means 'the one who protests'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

prominent protestant
A leader or notable figure within protestant communities.
protestante destacado
protestant service
Traditional worship service in a protestant congregation.
misa protestante

Related Words

reform
Historical movement that gave rise to protestant churches.
reforma
gospel
Sacred text in protestant communities.
evangelio

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term used to refer to protestants in informal contexts.
In conversation, people sometimes refer to protestants as 'the reformers'.
En la charla la gente a veces llama a los protestantes, 'los reformistas'.
Usage with a double meaning in certain cultural contexts.
Sometimes, they say there are 'protestants' when referring to those who question the status quo.
A veces, dicen que hay 'protestantes' cuando se refieren a los que cuestionan el statu quo.