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How to Say "cult" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcultis cultoB2 level.

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culto

nounB2
a specific system of religious veneration or a devoted following
A person kneeling peacefully with hands pressed together in a quiet, sunlit space.

Examples

La libertad de culto es un derecho fundamental.

Freedom of worship is a fundamental right.

El culto se celebra todos los domingos a las diez.

The service is held every Sunday at ten.

Existe un culto a la personalidad alrededor del líder.

There is a cult of personality around the leader.

Using 'a'

When you want to say you are worshipping or being devoted to something, use the word 'a' after 'culto' (e.g., culto al dinero).

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