Visitación (en. Visitation)

/bisitaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of going to see someone or something.
The visit to the sick is very important.
La visitación a los enfermos es muy importante.
Official visit of one person to another.
We received a visit from the ambassador.
Recibimos la visitación del embajador.
In religion, the appearance or manifestation of a divine entity.
The visitation of the Virgin is a significant event.
La visitación de la Virgen es un evento significativo.

Etymology

From Latin visitatio, -onis.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a visit
To make a visit, usually for a specific purpose.
hacer una visitación
an unexpected visit
A visit that was not anticipated or planned.
una visitación inesperada
courteous visit
A visit made out of respect or formality.
visita de cortesía

Related Words

to visit
Going to see someone or something.
visitar
visitor
Person who visits another.
visitante
visit
Action of going to see someone.
visita

Slang Meanings

Social visit among friends.
We had a visit yesterday to catch up.
Tuvimos una visitación ayer para ponernos al día.
Short visit to a place.
I made a quick visit to the mall.
Hice una visitación rápida al centro comercial.