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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Religión y moralidad

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
ablution
[Sustantivo]

the act of washing oneself, often as a form of personal or spiritual cleansing

ablución, lavado ritual

ablución, lavado ritual

to absolve
[Verbo]

to officially forgive someone for a sin or wrongdoing

absolver, perdonar

absolver, perdonar

Ex: After the confession , the priest absolved him , offering peace of mind .Después de la confesión, el sacerdote lo **absolvió**, ofreciéndole paz mental.
advent
[Sustantivo]

in Christian tradition, the period of four Sundays before Christmas, observed as a time of preparation and reflection

Adviento, El tiempo de Adviento

Adviento, El tiempo de Adviento

Ex: Fasting and prayer are common practices during Advent.El ayuno y la oración son prácticas comunes durante **el Adviento**.
agnostic
[Sustantivo]

someone who believes it is impossible to know whether God exists or not

agnóstico

agnóstico

amorality
[Sustantivo]

the state of lacking any moral sense, principles, or concern for right and wrong

amoralidad, falta de moralidad

amoralidad, falta de moralidad

Ex: Some argue that nature operates with pure amorality, beyond human ethics .Algunos sostienen que la naturaleza opera con una **amoralidad** pura, más allá de la ética humana.
to anoint
[Verbo]

to apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance in a religious or ceremonial act

ungir

ungir

Ex: By the time the ceremony ended , the minister had anointed all the newborns with consecrated oil .Para cuando terminó la ceremonia, el ministro había **ungido** a todos los recién nacidos con aceite consagrado.
apostate
[Adjetivo]

no longer loyal to a religion, political group, or cause once followed

apóstata, renegado

apóstata, renegado

to atone
[Verbo]

(religious) to make up for a sin by feeling sorry, asking for forgiveness, and trying to do better

expiar

expiar

Ex: He is working to atone for his sins by making amends and showing remorse .Él está trabajando para **expiar** sus pecados haciendo enmiendas y mostrando remordimiento.
beatific
[Adjetivo]

marked by serene kindness and a radiant purity that resembles or befits an angel or saint

beatífico

beatífico

Ex: Her beatific demeanor made her beloved by all .Su actitud **beatífica** la hacía querida por todos.
benediction
[Sustantivo]

a prayer asking for divine blessing, protection, or guidance

bendición

bendición

Ex: Each night , the grandmother would offer a benediction over her sleeping grandchildren .Su despedida incluyó una **bendición** silenciosa por la paz y la seguridad.
benison
[Sustantivo]

a blessing spoken aloud, often as a prayer or expression of goodwill

bendición, oración de bendición

bendición, oración de bendición

Ex: They knelt to receive the elder 's benison.Se arrodillaron para recibir la **bendición** del anciano.
catechism
[Sustantivo]

a religious manual typically presented in a question-and-answer format for the purpose of teaching

catecismo

catecismo

Ex: Children study the catechism to learn about their faith during religious education classes .Los niños estudian el **catecismo** para aprender sobre su fe durante las clases de educación religiosa.
cherubic
[Adjetivo]

innocent or sweet in appearance or nature

querúbico

querúbico

Ex: The baby ’s cherubic expression as she slept peacefully made her look like an angel .La expresión **angelical** del bebé mientras dormía plácidamente la hacía parecer un ángel.

to devote one's entire resources to some specific cause

consagrar

consagrar

Ex: After years of dedication , he consecrated his career to environmental conservation .Después de años de dedicación, **consagró** su carrera a la conservación del medio ambiente.
credo
[Sustantivo]

a formal statement of beliefs or principles, often religious or philosophical in nature

credo, profesión de fe

credo, profesión de fe

Ex: The educator 's credo may prioritize fostering a love of learning , equity in education , and the holistic development of students .El **credo** del educador puede priorizar fomentar el amor por el aprendizaje, la equidad en la educación y el desarrollo integral de los estudiantes.
to beatify
[Verbo]

to declare a deceased person blessed, usually as part of the process toward sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church

beatificar

beatificar

Ex: Pilgrims attended the mass where the saint was beatified.

to remove or expel an evil spirit from a person or place through the use of rituals, prayers, or supernatural methods

exorcizar

exorcizar

Ex: In ancient times , it was common to perform rituals to exorcise spirits believed to bring bad luck .En la antigüedad, era común realizar rituales para **exorcizar** a los espíritus que se creía que traían mala suerte.
to expiate
[Verbo]

to make amends for one's wrongdoings

expiar

expiar

Ex: The company took steps to expiate its role in the environmental disaster by funding clean-up efforts .La empresa tomó medidas para **expiar** su papel en el desastre ambiental financiando los esfuerzos de limpieza.
hallowed
[Adjetivo]

considered holy or very important in a religious way

sagrado

sagrado

Ex: The historical artifacts dug out in the archaeological site were deemed hollowed and were treated with great care.Los artefactos históricos excavados en el sitio arqueológico fueron considerados **sagrados** y fueron tratados con gran cuidado.
homily
[Sustantivo]

a short moral lecture, offering advice on behavior

homilía, sermón

homilía, sermón

Ex: She found the weekly homilies filled with wisdom and insight into applying faith to daily life .Su discurso fue más una **homilía** que una conferencia formal.
idolatry
[Sustantivo]

the worship of physical objects as divine beings, rather than the worship of a monotheistic God

idolatría

idolatría

Ex: The prophet delivered a powerful message denouncing idolatry, urging people to forsake the worship of lifeless idols and embrace the monotheistic faith .El profeta entregó un mensaje poderoso denunciando **la idolatría**, instando a la gente a abandonar la adoración de ídolos sin vida y abrazar la fe monoteísta.
piety
[Sustantivo]

the quality of showing deep respect for God, religious practices, or moral principles

piedad

piedad

Ex: The temple was built as an offering of piety to the gods .El templo fue construido como una ofrenda de **piedad** a los dioses.
reverent
[Adjetivo]

feeling or displaying a great amount of admiration and respect

reverente

reverente

Ex: He spoke in a reverent manner about the traditional practices .Habló de una manera **reverente** sobre las prácticas tradicionales.
pious
[Adjetivo]

having strong faith in a religion and living according to it

piadoso

piadoso

Ex: She was known for her pious devotion , attending church services every week without fail .Era conocida por su **devoción piadosa**, asistiendo a los servicios religiosos cada semana sin falta.
corporeal
[Adjetivo]

having a physical and not spiritual nature

corpóreo

corpóreo

Ex: The research was based entirely on corporeal evidence , without reference to any spiritual beliefs .La investigación se basó completamente en evidencia **corpórea**, sin referencia a ninguna creencia espiritual.
impious
[Adjetivo]

showing a lack of respect or reverence toward God or sacred things

impío, irreverente

impío, irreverente

Ex: She refused to join the prayer , which some viewed as impious.Se negó a unirse a la oración, lo que algunos consideraron **impío**.
supplication
[Sustantivo]

the act of requesting aid, mercy, or forgiveness from a god or saint

súplica

súplica

Ex: Thousands joined in prayerful supplication during the religious ceremony .El monje pasó horas en **súplica** silenciosa.

used to refer to the three main sources of temptation to sin, worldly values, bodily desires, and evil spiritual forces

Ex: She felt she was constantly battling the world, the flesh, and the devil.
devout
[Adjetivo]

sincere or earnest in one's beliefs, convictions, or principles

ferviente

ferviente

Ex: Even in the face of adversity, he remained devout in his pursuit of justice, fighting tirelessly for the rights of marginalized communities.Incluso frente a la adversidad, permaneció **devoto** en su búsqueda de justicia, luchando incansablemente por los derechos de las comunidades marginadas.

used to say that a situation is beyond human control and is left to fate or chance to determine

Ex: If we give our all and work diligently, the outcome will not solely be in the lap of the gods.
nirvana
[Sustantivo]

a state or place of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from troubles

nirvana, paraíso

nirvana, paraíso

Ex: Lying under the stars brought her a sense of nirvana.Acostarse bajo las estrellas le trajo una sensación de **nirvana**.
inviolable
[Adjetivo]

unable to be broken or dishonored, often due to its importance or protection by law or custom

inviolable, intocable

inviolable, intocable

Ex: In a democratic society , the principles of justice and fairness are deemed inviolable.En una sociedad democrática, los principios de justicia y equidad se consideran **inviolables**.
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