religioso
“religioso” means “religious” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
religious
Also: spiritual, devout
📝 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.
meticulous
Also: scrupulous, strict
📝 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.
monk
Also: friar, clergyman
📝 In Action
El religioso dedicó su vida a ayudar a los pobres.
B1The monk dedicated his life to helping the poor.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "religioso" in Spanish:
clergyman→devout→friar→meticulous→monk→religious→scrupulous→spiritual→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: religioso
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How would you say 'a religious girl' in Spanish?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'religiosus', which comes from 'religio' (a bond or obligation). It originally described someone who was bound by specific spiritual rules.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.