Sacramentales (en. Sacramentals)

/sacraˈmentales/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Objects or signs that are related to the sacraments.

Holy water is a sacramental that helps in faith.

Las aguas benditas son sacramentales que ayudan en la fe.

Non-sacramental rites that aid spiritual life.

Prayers are very common sacramentals in Christian tradition.

Las oraciones son sacramentales muy comunes en la tradición cristiana.

It comes from the Latin 'sacramentalis', which means 'related to a sacrament'.

sacramentals that protect

Objects used for spiritual protection.

sacramentales que protegen

use of sacramentals

Practice of using these elements in religious life.

uso de sacramentales

sacramentals in the mass

Referring to the objects used during the celebration of the mass.

sacramentales en la misa

rites

Practices or ceremonies established within a religion.

ritos

sacraments

Christian rituals deemed essential for spiritual life.

sacramentos

liturgy

Set of ceremonies and practices related to religious worship.

liturgia

A spiritual object used for blessings.

This amulet is a sacramental that protects me.

Este amuleto es un sacramental que me protege.

Anything considered helpful in faith.

That medal is a sacramental according to tradition.

Esa medalla es un sacramental según la tradición.