Religious

/rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Spanish Translation

religioso

Part of Speech

  • adjective

Word Forms

  • religiously
  • religiousness
  • religion

Etymology

From Old French religieux, from Latin religiosus ("devout, pious"), from religio ("scrupulousness, religion").

Del francés antiguo religieux, del latín religiosus ("devoto, piadoso"), de religio ("escrupulosidad, religión").

Meanings

adjective

Having or showing belief in and reverence for God or a supreme power.

Que tiene o muestra creencia y reverencia por Dios o un poder supremo.

She is a deeply religious woman.

Ella es una mujer profundamente religiosa.

adjective

Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.

Relativo o que manifiesta una devoción fiel a una realidad o deidad última reconocida.

religious art

arte religioso

adjective

Extremely scrupulous or conscientious.

Extremadamente escrupuloso o concienzudo.

He was religious about keeping his appointments.

Era religioso al cumplir sus citas.

Example Sentences

The country has a diverse religious population.

El país tiene una diversa población religiosa.

She is very religious and goes to church every Sunday.

Ella es muy religiosa y va a la iglesia todos los domingos.

Religious studies is a fascinating field of research.

Los estudios religiosos son un campo de investigación fascinante.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • a religious person
    una persona religiosa
  • religious institution
    institución religiosa
  • religious observance
    observancia religiosa

Idioms

  • preach to the choir (often implies speaking to like-minded individuals)
    predicar a los conversos
  • a leap of faith (doing something when success is not guaranteed)
    un acto de fe
  • holy cow (expression of surprise)
    ¡vaca sagrada!
  • act of God (an event beyond human control)
    fuerza mayor
  • gone to meet their maker (died)
    pasar a mejor vida

Proverbs

  • Cleanliness is next to godliness.
    La limpieza está cerca de la santidad.
  • God helps those who help themselves.
    A Dios rogando y con el mazo dando.
  • Man proposes, God disposes.
    El hombre propone y Dios dispone.
  • The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away.
    Dios da, Dios quita.
  • Spare the rod and spoil the child.
    Quien bien te quiere te hará llorar.

Usage Notes

The word "religious" can be used to describe a person's beliefs, practices, or affiliations, as well as the characteristics of objects or institutions associated with religion.

La palabra "religioso" se puede usar para describir las creencias, prácticas o afiliaciones de una persona, así como las características de los objetos o instituciones asociadas con la religión.

Notes for Learners

  • Be careful not to confuse 'religious' with 'religiously', which is an adverb.

    Ten cuidado de no confundir 'religioso' con 'religiosamente', que es un adverbio.

  • Remember that 'religious' can also mean 'scrupulous' or 'conscientious'.

    Recuerda que 'religioso' también puede significar 'escrupuloso' o 'concienzudo'.

  • Use a dictionary to check the precise meaning in different contexts.

    Usa un diccionario para verificar el significado preciso en diferentes contextos.

Collocations

  • deeply religious
    profundamente religioso
  • religious beliefs
    creencias religiosas
  • religious freedom
    libertad religiosa

Common Mistakes

  • Misusing 'religious' to describe something that is simply a habit or routine.

    Usar incorrectamente 'religioso' para describir algo que es simplemente un hábito o rutina.

  • Confusing 'religious' with 'religion'.

    Confundir 'religioso' con 'religión'.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'religious' in sentences describing people's beliefs and practices.

    Usa 'religioso' en oraciones que describan las creencias y prácticas de las personas.

  • Consider the context when using 'religious' to avoid causing offense.

    Considera el contexto al usar 'religioso' para evitar causar ofensas.

  • Explore different religions and their impact on society.

    Explora diferentes religiones y su impacto en la sociedad.