Sotana (en. Cassock)

/soˈtana/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Long and loose clothing worn by certain religious individuals, especially in the Catholic Church.

The priest appeared at Mass in his black cassock.

El sacerdote se presentó en la misa con su sotana negra.

Any long and formal clothing, sometimes used colloquially.

The doctor's cassock gave him a very professional look.

La sotana del médico le daba un aire muy profesional.

From the Latin 'sotana', which is related to the term 'sotannus', a type of garment.

to wear a cassock

Dressing in a cassock, usually in a religious context.

ir de sotana

black cassock

Reference to the typical cassock worn by priests.

sotana negra

habit

A similar garment worn by religious individuals.

habito

clergyman

A person with religious duties who may wear a cassock.

clérigo

priest

A religious individual who frequently wears a cassock.

sacerdote

A humorous term to refer to someone who dresses very formally.

That teacher always shows up in a cassock; he looks like a clergyman.

Ese profesor siempre llega con una sotana, parece un clérigo.

To wear something formal in informal situations.

Are you going to the party like that? You dressed as if you were going to a ceremony, there's no need for a cassock!

¿Vas a la fiesta así? Te vestiste como si fueras a una ceremonia, ¡no es necesario sotana!