Spanish vocabulary for religion and culture covers words related to beliefs, traditions, institutions, and cultural practices. This topic helps you talk about different religions, religious rituals, cultural festivals, and the role of faith in society.
Faith and Beliefs
Faith and beliefs include words that describe different religions, spiritual concepts, and the idea of belief itself.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| religión | religion |
| fe | faith |
| creencia | belief |
| espiritualidad | spirituality |
| Dios | God |
| alma | soul |
| oración | prayer |
| santo / santa | saint |
| culto | worship |
| milagro | miracle |
He feels a deep sense of ____ after meditation.
espiritualidad
Espiritualidad means 'spirituality', which relates to a deep sense of the spirit or soul, especially after practices like meditation. Religión is 'religion', milagro is 'miracle', and peregrinación is 'pilgrimage', which are not about the feeling after meditation.
Religious Institutions
These words relate to the places, leaders, and organizations involved in religious practice.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| iglesia | church |
| templo | temple |
| mezquita | mosque |
| sinagoga | synagogue |
| altar | altar |
| sacerdote | priest |
| monja | nun |
| rabino | rabbi |
| imán | imam |
| congregación | congregation |
Religious Practices
This category includes vocabulary for common rituals, ceremonies, and devotional activities.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| misa | mass |
| bautizo | baptism |
| matrimonio | marriage |
| funeral | funeral |
| confesión | confession |
| comunión | communion |
| peregrinación | pilgrimage |
| ayuno | fasting |
| meditación | meditation |
| celebración | celebration |
Festivals and Traditions
These words describe religious and cultural festivals, as well as traditional customs.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| fiesta | festival |
| carnaval | carnival |
| Semana Santa | Holy Week |
| Navidad | Christmas |
| Pascua | Easter |
| Día de los Muertos | Day of the Dead |
| procesión | procession |
| tradición | tradition |
| costumbre | custom |
| desfile | parade |
Cultural Concepts
These words help you discuss the broader cultural impact of religion and how it shapes societies.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| moralidad | morality |
| ética | ethics |
| espiritual | spiritual |
| símbolo | symbol |
| leyenda | legend |
| mito | myth |
| filosofía | philosophy |
| comunidad | community |
| identidad | identity |
| coexistencia | coexistence |
Key Verbs
These verbs are commonly used when talking about religion and culture.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| creer | to believe |
| rezar | to pray |
| adorar | to worship |
| bautizar | to baptize |
| celebrar | to celebrate |
| participar | to participate |
| meditar | to meditate |
| confesar | to confess |
| venerar | to venerate |
| preservar | to preserve |
Example Sentences
Here are some example sentences using the vocabulary from religion and culture.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| La iglesia está abierta todos los días. | The church is open every day. |
| Tenemos una fiesta para celebrar la Navidad. | We have a festival to celebrate Christmas. |
| Ellos creen en la espiritualidad y la meditación. | They believe in spirituality and meditation. |
| El sacerdote dio una bendición en la misa. | The priest gave a blessing during the mass. |
| La Semana Santa incluye muchas procesiones. | Holy Week includes many processions. |
Religion and culture vocabulary helps you engage in meaningful conversations about faith, traditions, and the role of religion in society.
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Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
