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How to Say "resurrection" in Spanish

The Spanish word forresurrectionis resurrecciónB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
rising from the dead
A vibrant green sprout emerging from dry, cracked earth under a bright sun.

Examples

La resurrección es un tema central en muchas religiones.

Resurrection is a central theme in many religions.

Vimos la resurrección de la moda de los años noventa.

We saw the revival of nineties fashion.

El actor tuvo una resurrección increíble en su carrera este año.

The actor had an incredible comeback in his career this year.

Gender Memory Trick

Almost every Spanish word that ends in '-ción' is feminine. You should always use 'la' with 'resurrección'.

The Hidden 'K' Sound

When you see 'cc' in Spanish, the first 'c' sounds like a 'k' and the second 'c' sounds like an 's' (or 'th' in Spain). It's like saying 'eks-yohn'.

Missing the Accent

Mistake:resurreccion

Correction: resurrección (Always put the accent on the 'o' when the word is singular to show where the stress goes.)

The Plural Change

Mistake:resurrecciónes

Correction: resurrecciones (When you make the word plural, the accent mark on the 'o' is no longer needed.)

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