misa

MEE-sahˈmi.sa

“misa” means “Mass” in Spanish (Catholic religious service).

Mass

Also: service

NounfA2

General Spanish

A simple wooden altar covered with a white cloth. On the altar sits a golden chalice and a single lit candle, representing the religious service.

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Todos los domingos vamos a misa a las diez.

Every Sunday we go to Mass at ten o'clock.

La misa de medianoche se llama 'Misa de Gallo' en muchos países.

The midnight Mass is called 'Rooster's Mass' in many countries.

El sacerdote ofició la misa en la pequeña capilla del pueblo.

The priest officiated the service in the town's small chapel.

Word Connections

Synonyms

oficio religioso (religious service)

Common Collocations

ir a misa – to go to Mass
misa de difuntos – Requiem Mass (funeral mass)
oír misa – to attend Mass (literally: to hear Mass)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "misa" in Spanish:

mass→service→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: misa

Question 1 of 2

Which phrase correctly means 'to go to Mass'?

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👥 Word Family▼

misal(missal (prayer book)) — Noun

eucaristía(Eucharist (communion)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

risa prisa

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin term *missa*, which is derived from the concluding phrase of the Latin service, *Ite, missa est* (Go, it is the dismissal). It refers to the sending forth of the people.

First recorded: Medieval Latin period

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: messaFrench: messe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'misa' only used for Catholic services?

Yes, 'misa' almost exclusively refers to the Catholic or Orthodox Eucharistic service. For other Christian services (like Protestant or Evangelical), people usually use the word 'servicio' or 'culto'.