Espiritista (en. Spiritist)

es-pi-ri-tis-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Individual who believes in and studies spiritism.
The spiritist often organizes sessions to communicate with spirits.
Ang espiritista ay madalas na nag-oorganisa ng mga sesyon para makipag-ugnayan sa mga espiritu.
A person who performs rituals to gain knowledge from spirits.
As a spiritist, he has the ability to communicate with souls.
Bilang isang espiritista, siya ay may kakayahang makipag-usap sa mga kaluluwa.
A medium for spirits during spiritism sessions.
The spiritist served as a spokesperson at their gatherings.
Ang espiritista ay nagsilbing tagapagsalita sa kanilang mga gatherings.

Etymology

Spanish word

Common Phrases and Expressions

Spiritist behind the door
Refers to a spiritist arising from an unexpected place or opportunity.
Espiritista sa likod ng pintuan

Related Words

spiritism
Belief system that states the spirits of the dead can communicate with the living.
espiritismo
soul
Spiritual part of a person that holds identity and life.
kaluluwa

Slang Meanings

spiritual healer
My friend is a spiritualist. He really has a knack for those experiments.
Yung kaibigan ko, espiritista siya. Talagang may bula siya sa mga eksperimento.
spirit cult
In our village, a lot of people are into spiritists, especially during ceremonies.
Sa barangay namin, maraming tao ang mahilig sa espiritista, lalo na sa mga seremonya.
fortune teller
They say my ancestor was a spiritualist, that's why I know how to tell fortunes.
Sinasabi nga na ang ninuno ko ay espiritista, kaya naman marunong akong manghula.
spiritual advisor
I always consult my spiritualist when I have problems in life.
Palagi kong kinukonsulta ang espiritista ko kapag may mga problema ako sa buhay.