Religiosa (en. Religious)

/re.liˈxo.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to religion.
She lives a religious life.
Ella lleva una vida religiosa.
Showing devotion or religious fervor.
The man is very religious and attends mass every Sunday.
El hombre es muy religioso y asiste a misa cada domingo.
Practical in matters of faith.
There are many religious practices in his culture.
Hay muchas prácticas religiosas en su cultura.

Etymology

From Latin 'religiosus', meaning 'beloved by the gods' or 'devout'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

religious life
Lifestyle dedicated to the practice of religion.
vida religiosa
religious person
Individual who actively practices their faith.
persona religiosa
religious principles
Norms and values derived from religion.
principios religiosos

Related Words

religion
Set of beliefs and practices regarding the sacred.
religión
belief
Firm conviction about something that cannot be proven.
creencia
devotion
Feeling of affection and veneration towards the divine.
devoción

Slang Meanings

Street religious
Refers to someone who has intense but unconventional faith.
Se refiere a alguien que tiene una fe intensa pero poco convencional.
Reiga
It is a colloquial expression to describe people who are overly strict on religious matters.
Es una expresión coloquial para describir a personas que son demasiado estrictas en temas religiosos.