Ritos (en. Rites)
/ˈritos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Established procedures for carrying out religious or ceremonial ceremonies.
The rites of baptism are very significant in the community.
Los ritos del bautizo son muy significativos en la comunidad.
Actions performed in a specific order that have a cultural or spiritual meaning.
The rites of passage mark the transition from one state to another in life.
Los ritos de paso marcan la transición de un estado a otro en la vida.
Set of rules and ceremonies followed in a particular culture or religion.
Ancestral rites have been maintained throughout the centuries.
Los ritos ancestrales se han mantenido a lo largo de los siglos.
Etymology
From Latin 'ritus', meaning way or manner of doing something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rites of passage
Ceremonies that mark the transition from one stage of life to another.
ritos de paso
sacred rites
Rituals that have a profound religious or spiritual significance.
ritos sagrados
initiation rite
Ceremony that marks the beginning of a new stage or state.
rito de iniciación
Related Words
ritual
Action that is systematically followed in ceremonies or religious practices.
ritual
ceremony
Formal event that is carried out according to a set of established rules.
ceremonia
tradition
Set of customs or practices that are passed down from generation to generation.
tradición
Slang Meanings
Practices or actions that are repeated in a fun or informal manner.
We have rites every time we gather, like toasting with a game.
Nosotros tenemos ritos cada vez que nos reunimos, como brindar con un juego.
Family customs that have become a personal tradition.
The rite of eating pizza on Fridays is something we love.
El rito de comer pizza los viernes es algo que nos encanta.