Redención (en. Redemption)

/re.denˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Active process of saving someone or something from an unfavorable situation.
The redemption of the prisoner was acclaimed by everyone.
La redención del prisionero fue aclamada por todos.
Release from sins according to Christian theology.
Redemption is achieved through faith in Jesus Christ.
La redención se logra a través de la fe en Jesucristo.
Action of recovering what was lost.
The redemption of the voucher allowed him to buy a book.
La redención del vale le permitió comprar un libro.

Etymology

From Latin 'redemptio', meaning 'recovery'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

redemption of life
Process of personal or spiritual salvation.
redención de la vida
seek redemption
Trying to correct past mistakes or regain honor.
buscar la redención
redemption of a voucher
Recovering the value of a redeemable document.
redención de un vale

Related Words

redeem
Save or recover something or someone.
redimir
save
Free someone from danger or harm.
salvar
atone
Pay for a guilt or a crime.
expiar
forgiveness
Action of absolving someone from an offense.
perdón

Slang Meanings

Regenerate after a bad phase.
After his mistake, he is in a process of personal redemption.
Después de su error, está en un proceso de redención personal.
Improve one’s current situation.
He is seeking his redemption at work after having failed.
Está buscando su redención en el trabajo después de haber fallado.