Ritual (en. Ritual)

/rit͡ʃual/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Set of ceremonies observed in a religious or cultural context.

The wedding ritual took place in the village church.

El ritual de la boda se llevó a cabo en la iglesia del pueblo.

Habitual practice that involves a series of established actions.

I have a morning ritual that includes meditation and exercise.

Tengo un ritual matutino que incluye meditación y ejercicio.

Series of symbolic acts performed in a specific context.

The rituals of the indigenous community are essential for maintaining their cultural identity.

Los rituales de la comunidad indígena son esenciales para mantener su identidad cultural.

Derives from the Latin 'ritualis', related to rite.

rite of passage

Ceremony that marks the transition from one stage to another in life.

ritual de paso

tea ritual

Series of actions and procedures in the preparation and consumption of tea that have cultural or spiritual significance.

ritual del té

daily rituals

Everyday actions that are regularly repeated and may have symbolic value.

rituales diarios

rite

Set of ceremonies and rules followed in a particular religious practice.

rito

sacred

What has a deep spiritual or religious meaning.

sagrado

tradition

Set of customs and beliefs that are passed down from generation to generation.

tradición

Personal ritual followed to start the day.

Every morning I have my coffee and reading ritual.

Cada mañana tengo mi ritual de café y lectura.

Repetitive and almost automatic actions that are considered necessary.

That exam has become a ritual for me.

Ese examen se ha convertido en un ritual para mí.