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Humanidades SAT - Religión y sistemas de creencias

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la religión y los sistemas de creencias, como "escritura", "pagano", "mártir", etc. que necesitarás para aprobar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
Scripture
[Sustantivo]

the sacred writings of the Christian faith, comprising the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, considered authoritative and divinely inspired by Christian

Escritura sagrada, Sagradas Escrituras

Escritura sagrada, Sagradas Escrituras

Ex: Scripture readings are integral to Christian worship services , with passages chosen based on the liturgical calendar or thematic focus .Las lecturas de las **Escrituras** son fundamentales en los servicios de adoración cristiana, con pasajes seleccionados según el calendario litúrgico o el enfoque temático.
deity
[Sustantivo]

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

deidad

deidad

Ex: The deity's followers celebrated their faith with elaborate rituals .Los seguidores de la **deidad** celebraron su fe con rituales elaborados.
altar
[Sustantivo]

the table in a church, used for giving communion in Christianity

altar

altar

Ex: The priest placed the chalice and paten on the altar before the Eucharistic celebration .El sacerdote colocó el cáliz y la patena en el **altar** antes de la celebración eucarística.
providence
[Sustantivo]

the divine guidance, care, and intervention of a higher power

providencia, la providencia divina

providencia, la providencia divina

Ex: Believers express gratitude for the providence of God , acknowledging blessings and unexpected positive outcomes in their lives .Los creyentes expresan gratitud por la **providencia** de Dios, reconociendo bendiciones y resultados positivos inesperados en sus vidas.
rite
[Sustantivo]

a formal or ceremonial act, procedure, or ritual, often associated with religious practices

rito, ceremonia

rito, ceremonia

Ex: During the Easter service , the congregation participated in the solemn rite of communion .Durante el servicio de Pascua, la congregación participó en el solemne **rito** de la comunión.
mosque
[Sustantivo]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

mezquita

mezquita

Ex: He listened to the imam 's sermon during the weekly Friday sermon at the mosque.Escuchó el sermón del imán durante el sermón semanal del viernes en la **mezquita**.
clergy
[Sustantivo]

people who are officially chosen to lead religious services in a church or other religious institution

clero

clero

Ex: The church was filled with clergy from different denominations .La iglesia estaba llena de **clero** de diferentes denominaciones.
disciple
[Sustantivo]

a follower or student who adheres to the teachings and practices of a particular leader, teacher, or philosophy

discípulo

discípulo

Ex: The philosopher 's disciples carried on his legacy by teaching future generations about his ideas and principles .Los **discípulos** del filósofo continuaron su legado enseñando a las generaciones futuras sobre sus ideas y principios.
monk
[Sustantivo]

a member of a male religious group that lives in a monastery

monje

monje

Ex: The monk's robe and shaved head were symbols of his commitment to his religious order .La túnica del **monje** y la cabeza rapada eran símbolos de su compromiso con su orden religiosa.
denomination
[Sustantivo]

a distinct branch or or subgroup within a larger religious tradition, characterized by specific beliefs, practices, and organizational structures

confesión, denominación

confesión, denominación

Ex: She converted to a new denomination of Christianity after studying its beliefs and practices .Se convirtió a una nueva **denominación** del cristianismo después de estudiar sus creencias y prácticas.
hymn
[Sustantivo]

a religious song intended to praise God, especially sung by Christians in congregation

himno, cántico

himno, cántico

Ex: The choir performed a beautiful hymn during the Easter celebration .El coro interpretó un hermoso **himno** durante la celebración de Pascua.
Gospel
[Sustantivo]

the written message or teachings of a religious leader that is accepted by their followers

evangelio

evangelio

pilgrimage
[Sustantivo]

a journey or religious expedition to a sacred place or shrine, typically undertaken for spiritual or religious reasons

peregrinación, viaje religioso

peregrinación, viaje religioso

Ex: The annual Thaipusam festival in Malaysia involves a pilgrimage to the Batu Caves , where devotees perform acts of devotion and penance .El festival anual de Thaipusam en Malasia implica un **peregrinaje** a las Cuevas de Batu, donde los devotos realizan actos de devoción y penitencia.
benediction
[Sustantivo]

a prayer asking for blessing and protection

bendición

bendición

Ex: Each night , the grandmother would offer a benediction over her sleeping grandchildren .Cada noche, la abuela ofrecía una **bendición** sobre sus nietos dormidos.
secular
[Adjetivo]

not concerned or connected with religion

secular, laico

secular, laico

Ex: Secular organizations advocate for the separation of church and state in public affairs .
sacred
[Adjetivo]

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

sagrado

sagrado

Ex: The sacred symbols adorning the shrine hold spiritual significance for believers .Los símbolos **sagrados** que adornan el santuario tienen un significado espiritual para los creyentes.
pagan
[Adjetivo]

relating to religions or spiritual systems outside the world's main religions

pagano, politeísta

pagano, politeísta

Ex: His interest in pagan mythology led him to study the ancient texts of Norse and Celtic cultures.Su interés por la mitología **pagana** lo llevó a estudiar los textos antiguos de las culturas nórdica y celta.

to fulfill a role in religious service or guidance, providing support and leadership within a community

ministrar, servir

ministrar, servir

Ex: The religious leader continued to minister, delivering sermons and conducting ceremonies for the congregation .El líder religioso continuó **ejerciendo su ministerio**, impartiendo sermones y realizando ceremonias para la congregación.
to baptize
[Verbo]

to initiate into a religious faith by immersing in or sprinkling with water

bautizar, sumergir en agua bendita

bautizar, sumergir en agua bendita

Ex: The priest gently baptized the baby , welcoming them into the community of believers .El sacerdote **bautizó** suavemente al bebé, dándole la bienvenida a la comunidad de creyentes.

to make something sacred through religious rituals

consagrar

consagrar

Ex: The priest used sacred oils to consecrate the baptismal font , setting it apart for the initiation of new members into the faith .El sacerdote usó aceites sagrados para **consagrar** la pila bautismal, separándola para la iniciación de nuevos miembros en la fe.
dogma
[Sustantivo]

a belief or a belief system held by an authority who proclaims it to be undeniably true and expects immediate acceptance

dogma

dogma

Ex: The cult 's dogma required followers to adhere to a set of rigid and unquestionable rules .El **dogma** del culto requería que los seguidores se adhirieran a un conjunto de reglas rígidas e incuestionables.
motto
[Sustantivo]

a brief statement or phrase that represents the guiding beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution

lema

lema

Ex: The company 's motto, " Innovation for Tomorrow , " reflects its commitment to forward-thinking and progress .
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.
spiritualism
[Sustantivo]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

espiritismo

espiritismo

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .El **espiritismo** ganó popularidad en el siglo XIX cuando la gente buscaba contactar con los muertos.
rationalism
[Sustantivo]

the belief or principle that ideas and actions should be based on logic instead of religion or emotion

racionalismo

racionalismo

idealism
[Sustantivo]

the belief in or pursuit of high principles, values, or ideals, often with a focus on the potential for perfection or improvement

idealismo

idealismo

Ex: The teacher encouraged idealism, asking students to envision a perfect future .El profesor fomentó el **idealismo**, pidiendo a los estudiantes que imaginaran un futuro perfecto.
determinism
[Sustantivo]

the theory or doctrine that all events and occurrences are completely determined by previously existing causes, therefore human beings cannot be punished or held accountable for their deeds

determinismo

determinismo

fundamentalism
[Sustantivo]

a strict commitment to the core beliefs and teachings of a religion, often accompanied by a literal interpretation of its sacred texts

fundamentalismo, integrismo

fundamentalismo, integrismo

Ex: Islamic fundamentalism seeks to implement Sharia law based on a strict interpretation of the Quran .El **fundamentalismo** islámico busca implementar la ley Sharia basada en una interpretación estricta del Corán.
empiricism
[Sustantivo]

a theory stating that all knowledge is derived from experience

empirismo

empirismo

Ex: Critics of empiricism argue that it may overlook the importance of a priori knowledge and the inherent structures of the mind that influence how we perceive and interpret experiences .Los críticos del **empirismo** argumentan que puede pasar por alto la importancia del conocimiento a priori y las estructuras inherentes de la mente que influyen en cómo percibimos e interpretamos las experiencias.
individualism
[Sustantivo]

the conviction that prioritizes self-reliance and personal independence as virtues

individualismo, el individualismo

individualismo, el individualismo

Ex: The debate between individualism and collectivism is central to many political and social theories .El debate entre **el individualismo** y el colectivismo es central en muchas teorías políticas y sociales.
consumerism
[Sustantivo]

the idea or belief that personal well-being and happiness depend on the purchase of material goods

consumismo

consumismo

Ex: Advertising plays a significant role in promoting consumerism by persuading people to buy products they may not necessarily need .La publicidad juega un papel importante en la promoción del **consumismo** al persuadir a las personas a comprar productos que no necesariamente necesitan.
materialism
[Sustantivo]

the philosophical belief that the spiritual world does not exist and the only thing that exists is physical matter

materialismo

materialismo

dualism
[Sustantivo]

the belief that reality consists of two fundamental and opposing components, such as mind and body or good and evil

dualismo, la doctrina del dualismo

dualismo, la doctrina del dualismo

Ex: Gender dualism explores the binary classification of gender roles and identities into male and female categories .El **dualismo** de género explora la clasificación binaria de los roles e identidades de género en categorías masculinas y femeninas.
egalitarian
[Sustantivo]

a person who believes in or advocates for the principle of equality, especially in regards to social, political, and economic affairs

igualitario

igualitario

Ex: The egalitarian’s speech inspired many to join the movement for racial equality .El discurso del **igualitario** inspiró a muchos a unirse al movimiento por la igualdad racial.
utilitarian
[Sustantivo]

someone who supports the theory that actions are morally right if they maximize happiness or pleasure and morally wrong if they cause unhappiness or pain, regardless of other outcomes

utilitarista

utilitarista

Ex: Utilitarians prioritize the greatest good for the greatest number , aiming to achieve the most favorable outcomes for society as a whole .Los **utilitaristas** priorizan el mayor bien para el mayor número, con el objetivo de lograr los resultados más favorables para la sociedad en su conjunto.
pacifist
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is against war and violence as a way to settle disagreements or conflicts

pacifista

pacifista

Ex: Despite threats , the pacifist continued to speak out against violence and aggression .A pesar de las amenazas, el **pacifista** siguió hablando en contra de la violencia y la agresión.
zealot
[Sustantivo]

a person with very strong opinions on different matters such as religion or politics who tries to impose them on others

fanático

fanático

Ex: The political zealot was known for his extreme views and unwavering commitment to his party 's agenda .El **zelote** político era conocido por sus opiniones extremas y su compromiso inquebrantable con la agenda de su partido.
radical
[Sustantivo]

a person whose political inclination is social and political change

radical

radical

abolitionist
[Sustantivo]

a person who advocates for the complete elimination of something

abolicionista, partidario de la abolición

abolicionista, partidario de la abolición

Ex: Susan B. Anthony was not only a suffragist but also an abolitionist who fought for the rights of women and slaves .Susan B. Anthony no solo fue una sufragista sino también una **abolicionista** que luchó por los derechos de las mujeres y los esclavos.
extremist
[Sustantivo]

a person who holds radical views, particularly in politics or religion, and is willing to use extreme measures to achieve their goals

extremista, fanático

extremista, fanático

Ex: The extremist's speeches were filled with inflammatory rhetoric aimed at inciting hatred and division .Los discursos del **extremista** estaban llenos de retórica incendiaria destinada a incitar al odio y a la división.
martyr
[Sustantivo]

someone who is killed because of their beliefs

mártir

mártir

Ex: The group honored the martyr who sacrificed their life for freedom .El grupo honró al **mártir** que sacrificó su vida por la libertad.
to espouse
[Verbo]

to take up, follow, or support a cause, belief, ideology, etc.

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