Religioso (en. Religious)

/reliˈxioso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to religion.
Religious values guide his daily life.
Los valores religiosos guían su vida diaria.
Showing excessive devotion to religion.
He is a very religious person, attends Mass every Sunday.
Es una persona muy religiosa, asiste a misa cada domingo.
Formal or strict in matters of faith and beliefs.
The atmosphere at the university was quite religious.
El ambiente en la universidad era bastante religioso.

Etymology

From Latin 'religiosus', meaning 'devout' or 'pious'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

religious life
The lifestyle that follows the teachings of a religion.
vida religiosa
to make religion
To act according to the precepts and obligations of a religion.
hacer religión
religious fervor
An intense enthusiasm or devotion toward religion.
religioso fervor

Related Words

religion
A set of beliefs and practices related to the divine.
religión
faith
Trust or belief in something that cannot be proven.
fe
worship
Ritual or set of religious practices directed at a deity.
culto

Slang Meanings

Old-fashioned religious
That person is very old-fashioned religious, always talks about good manners.
Esa persona es muy religiosa a la antigua, siempre habla de los buenos modales.
Average religious person
He is not an average religious person, he only goes to church on Christmas.
No es un religioso de a pie, solo va a la iglesia en Navidad.