Religiosas (en. Religious)

/re-li-'xjo-sas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Women who are part of a religious order.
The religious women of the convent help in the community.
Las religiosas de la convento ayudan en la comunidad.
People dedicated to a consecrated life by a religion.
The religious dedicate their lives to serving God.
Las religiosas dedican su vida al servicio de Dios.
Qualities or acts related to religion.
The religious show a deep spiritual commitment.
Las religiosas muestran un profundo compromiso espiritual.

Etymology

From Latin 'religiosus', meaning 'pertaining to religion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the religious life
a lifestyle dedicated to religion.
a vida religiosa
religious community
group of people sharing religious beliefs.
comunidad religiosa
religious vocation
calling to serve in religion professionally.
vocación religiosa

Related Words

religion
Set of beliefs and practices related to the sacred.
religión
devotion
Fervent feeling toward the divine.
devoción
sacred
That which is considered worthy of veneration.
sagrado

Slang Meanings

Woman who follows a strict life of faith.
She is so religious that she doesn't go out on Sundays.
Ella es tan religiosa que no sale los domingos.
Person highly committed to their beliefs.
That man is very religious; he never misses mass.
Ese hombre es muy religioso, nunca falta a la misa.