religioso
/reh-lee-hee-OH-soh/
religious
Religioso: Related to faith or spiritual practice.
religioso(adjective)
religious
?related to faith or spiritual practice
spiritual
?related to the soul or divine matters
,devout
?deeply committed to a faith
📝 In Action
Ella es una persona muy religiosa y va a la iglesia los domingos.
A2She is a very religious person and goes to church on Sundays.
La Semana Santa es un evento religioso importante en España.
B1Holy Week is an important religious event in Spain.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Person
This word must match the gender of the person or thing you are talking about. Use 'religioso' for masculine words (el niño) and 'religiosa' for feminine words (la niña).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Word Order
Mistake: "Un religioso evento."
Correction: Un evento religioso.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pronunciation Tip
The 'g' in 'religioso' sounds like a breathy 'h' (as in 'house'), not like the 'g' in 'go'.
Religioso: Being very meticulous, careful, and precise.
religioso(adjective)
meticulous
?being very careful and precise
scrupulous
?extremely attentive to details
,strict
?following a routine exactly
📝 In Action
Sigue su rutina de ejercicio con un silencio religioso.
C1He follows his exercise routine with a meticulous silence.
Es muy religioso con sus horarios de comida.
B2He is very strict about his meal times.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Con'
When using this word to describe how someone does something, it is often paired with 'con' (with) or used as an adverb 'religiosamente' (religiously/strictly).
Religioso: A monk or member of a religious community.
religioso(noun)
monk
?a male member of a religious community
friar
?a member of a mendicant religious order
,clergyman
?a male priest or minister
📝 In Action
El religioso dedicó su vida a ayudar a los pobres.
B1The monk dedicated his life to helping the poor.
⭐ Usage Tips
Gendered Nouns
A male monk is 'un religioso', while a female nun (in a general sense of being a member of an order) can be referred to as 'una religiosa', though 'monja' is more common for women.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: religioso
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'a religious girl' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'religioso' only refer to the Catholic church?
No, while Spain and Latin America have deep Catholic roots, 'religioso' can describe anything related to any faith or spiritual belief system.
Can I use 'religioso' to mean someone is very punctual?
Yes! Just like in English, you can say someone follows a schedule 'religiosamente' or is 'religioso' with their habits to mean they are very strict and never miss a beat.