Practices vocabulary in Spanish, including key terms and example sentences for discussing religious, cultural, and daily routines.
This section introduces essential Spanish vocabulary related to practices, especially in the context of religion, culture, and daily life. Building this vocabulary helps learners describe habits, rituals, and social customs with confidence.
Religion
These are common practices and terms related to various religious traditions. They help describe rituals, ceremonies, and faith-based activities across many cultures.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| la oración | las oraciones | the prayer | the prayers | Hicimos una oración antes de cenar. | We said a prayer before dinner. |
| el ayuno | los ayunos | the fast | the fasts | El ayuno es importante en muchas religiones. | Fasting is important in many religions. |
| la misa | las misas | the mass | the masses | Vamos a la misa dominical en la iglesia. | We go to Sunday mass at the church. |
| la bendición | las bendiciones | the blessing | the blessings | La abuela dio una bendición a los niños. | Grandma gave the children a blessing. |
| el sacrificio | los sacrificios | the sacrifice | the sacrifices | Algunos días implican sacrificios especiales. | Some days involve special sacrifices. |
Vamos a la ___ dominical en la iglesia. (la misa)
How do you say 'the mass' in Spanish?
la misa
'La misa' is the Spanish word for 'the mass,' a Catholic church service. The other options are 'la bendición' (blessing), 'la oración' (prayer), and 'el sacrificio' (sacrifice).
El ___ es importante en muchas religiones. (el ayuno)
What does 'el ayuno' mean in English?
fast
'El ayuno' means 'fast' in English. It refers to abstaining from food for religious reasons. The other options are 'prayer' (la oración), 'mass' (la misa), and 'blessing' (la bendición).
Culture
This section covers vocabulary for describing cultural customs, festivals, and social practices. These words are useful for talking about traditions and community life.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| la celebración | las celebraciones | the celebration | the celebrations | La celebración del Día de los Muertos es muy colorida. | The Day of the Dead celebration is very colorful. |
| el ritual | los rituales | the ritual | the rituals | Cada comunidad tiene sus propios rituales. | Each community has its own rituals. |
| la costumbre | las costumbres | the custom | the customs | Es una costumbre saludar con un beso en la mejilla. | It’s customary to greet with a kiss on the cheek. |
| el festival | los festivales | the festival | the festivals | Asistimos a varios festivales culturales en el verano. | We attend several cultural festivals in the summer. |
| la tradición | las tradiciones | the tradition | the traditions | La música es parte de la tradición familiar. | Music is part of the family tradition. |
Daily Life
These terms describe common daily routines and practices that appear in conversations about lifestyle, habits, and personal care.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| la rutina | las rutinas | the routine | the routines | Mi rutina matutina incluye café y lectura. | My morning routine includes coffee and reading. |
| el hábito | los hábitos | the habit | the habits | Tengo el hábito de caminar después de cenar. | I have the habit of walking after dinner. |
| el descanso | los descansos | the rest | the rests | Es importante tomar descansos durante el trabajo. | It’s important to take breaks during work. |
| la meditación | — | the meditation | — | Practico la meditación para reducir el estrés. | I practice meditation to reduce stress. |
| la actividad | las actividades | the activity | the activities | Las actividades del fin de semana son muy variadas. | Weekend activities are very varied. |
Social
Vocabulary for describing social interactions, group activities, and community participation. These words appear in conversations about gatherings, teamwork, and shared experiences.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| la reunión | las reuniones | the meeting | the meetings | Tenemos una reunión familiar cada mes. | We have a family meeting every month. |
| el encuentro | los encuentros | the gathering | the gatherings | El encuentro fue en el centro comunitario. | The gathering was at the community center. |
| la participación | — | the participation | — | La participación en clase es muy importante. | Participation in class is very important. |
| la colaboración | — | the collaboration | — | La colaboración entre vecinos fortalece la comunidad. | Collaboration among neighbors strengthens the community. |
| el evento | los eventos | the event | the events | Asistimos a muchos eventos benéficos este año. | We attended many charitable events this year. |
Summary
Building a strong vocabulary around practices helps learners navigate conversations about religion, culture, daily life, and social interactions. This foundation supports deeper understanding and more meaningful communication across a variety of contexts.
Flashcards (1 of 20)
- English Singular: the prayer
- English Plural: the prayers
- English Example: We said a prayer before dinner.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
