Resurrección (en. Resurrection)

[resuˈrekθjon]

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Act of resurrecting.
The resurrection of Christ is a central event in Christianity.
La resurrección de Cristo es un evento central en el cristianismo.
Rebirth or new beginning.
The city's resurrection was made possible by investment in infrastructure.
La resurrección de la ciudad fue posible gracias a la inversión en infraestructura.

Etymology

From Latin 'resurrectio', meaning 'to rise again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

resurrection of the dead
Belief that the dead will come back to life at some future time.
resurrección de los muertos
resurrection of the soul
Concept that the soul will persist beyond physical death.
resurrección del alma
spiritual resurrection
Experience of personal renewal or transformation.
resurrección espiritual

Related Words

resurrect
To bring someone back to life.
resucitar
reborn
To be born again or to start anew.
renacer
revive
To experience or feel something again.
revivir

Slang Meanings

To return to a previous situation.
After the failure, his career had a true resurrection.
Después del fracaso, su carrera tuvo una verdadera resurrección.
To succeed again after a tough time.
The team had its resurrection in the last game of the season.
El equipo tuvo su resurrección en el último partido de la temporada.