procesión
“procesión” means “procession” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
procession
Also: parade
📝 In Action
La procesión de Semana Santa pasa por la calle principal.
A2The Holy Week procession passes through the main street.
Muchos fieles caminaron en la procesión durante horas.
B1Many believers walked in the procession for hours.
Es tradicional ver las procesiones desde los balcones.
B2It is traditional to watch the processions from the balconies.
long line
Also: stream
📝 In Action
Había una procesión de hormigas en la cocina.
B1There was a long line of ants in the kitchen.
Una procesión de coches bloqueaba la carretera.
B2A long line of cars was blocking the highway.
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Words that translate to "procesión" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: procesión
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Which word would you use for a fun, loud carnival parade?
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From the Latin word 'processio', which comes from 'procedere', meaning 'to move forward'. It literally describes the act of a group moving ahead together.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'procesión' always religious?
Most of the time, yes. However, it can also be used for very solemn civic events or figuratively to describe a long, slow line of anything (like cars or ants).
Why is it 'la' and not 'el'?
Spanish nouns ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine due to their Latin roots. Always use 'la' or 'una'.
How is it different from 'manifestación'?
A 'manifestación' is a political protest or demonstration. A 'procesión' is a ritual or ceremonial walk.