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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
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: The Gospel accounts in the New Testament are foundational scriptures detailing the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

Los relatos del Evangelio en el Nuevo Testamento son escrituras fundamentales que detallan la vida, enseñanzas, muerte y resurrección de Jesucristo.

deity
deity
[Sustantivo]

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

deidad

deidad

Ex: The temple was dedicated to the local deity of harvest. 

El templo estaba dedicado a la deidad local de la cosecha.

altar
altar
[Sustantivo]

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

altar

altar

Ex: The floral arrangements adorned the altar, adding beauty to the church ceremony. 

Los arreglos florales adornaban el altar, añadiendo belleza a la ceremonia de la iglesia.

providence
providence
[Sustantivo]

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

providencia, la providencia divina

providencia, la providencia divina

Ex: The concept of providence is deeply ingrained in the religious worldview, emphasizing trust in God's plan and wisdom. 

El concepto de providencia está profundamente arraigado en la cosmovisión religiosa, enfatizando la confianza en el plan y la sabiduría de Dios.

rite
rite
[Sustantivo]

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

rito, ceremonia

rito, ceremonia

Ex: Participants in the pilgrimage observed ancient rites at the sacred site, seeking spiritual enlightenment. 

Los participantes en la peregrinación observaron antiguos ritos en el sitio sagrado, buscando la iluminación espiritual.

mosque
mosque
[Sustantivo]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

mezquita

mezquita

Ex: The mosque welcomed visitors of all faiths to learn about Islam and its practices. 

La mezquita dio la bienvenida a visitantes de todas las religiones para aprender sobre el Islam y sus prácticas.

clergy
clergy
[Sustantivo]

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

clero

clero

Ex: New members of the clergy were ordained in a special service. 

Los nuevos miembros del clero fueron ordenados en un servicio especial.

disciple
disciple
[Sustantivo]

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

discípulo

discípulo

Ex: She became a disciple of mindfulness, practicing daily meditation and mindfulness techniques. 

Se convirtió en una discípula de la atención plena, practicando diariamente la meditación y las técnicas de atención plena.

monk
monk
[Sustantivo]

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

monje

monje

Ex: Monks often engage in manual labor as part of their daily routine to support their community. 

Los monjes a menudo se dedican al trabajo manual como parte de su rutina diaria para apoyar a su comunidad.

denomination
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: Within Islam, Sunni and Shia are the two major denominations, each with its own interpretations of Islamic teachings. 

Dentro del islam, los sunitas y los chiitas son las dos principales denominaciones, cada una con sus propias interpretaciones de las enseñanzas islámicas.

hymn
hymn
[Sustantivo]

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

himno, cántico

himno, cántico

Ex: They chose a well-known hymn for the wedding ceremony. 

Ellos eligieron un himno bien conocido para la ceremonia de boda.

gospel
gospel
[Sustantivo]

a set of teachings or principles of a religious group considered authoritative or generally accepted within that group

evangelio

evangelio

Ex: He studies the gospel to understand the group's doctrine. 

Él estudia el Evangelio para entender la doctrina del grupo.

pilgrimage
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: Christians often undertake pilgrimages to Jerusalem, visiting sites of religious significance mentioned in the Bible. 

Los cristianos a menudo emprenden peregrinaciones a Jerusalén, visitando sitios de importancia religiosa mencionados en la Biblia.

benediction
benediction
[Sustantivo]

a prayer asking for divine blessing, protection, or guidance

bendición

bendición

Ex: The benediction echoed through the chapel, solemn and serene. 

La bendición resonó por la capilla, solemne y serena.

secular
secular
[Adjetivo]

not concerned or connected with religion

secular, laico

secular, laico

Ex: She identifies as secular, preferring to approach life without relying on religious beliefs. 

Ella se identifica como secular, prefiriendo abordar la vida sin depender de creencias religiosas.

sacred
sacred
[Adjetivo]

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

sagrado

sagrado

Ex: The Quran is a sacred text in Islam, believed to be the word of God. 

El Corán es un texto sagrado en el islam, considerado como la palabra de Dios.

pagan
pagan
[Adjetivo]

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

pagano, politeísta

pagano, politeísta

Ex: She was fascinated by the pagan traditions of ancient European tribes. 

Ella estaba fascinada por las tradiciones paganas de las antiguas tribus europeas.

to minister

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

ministrar, servir

ministrar, servir

Ex: The priest felt called to minister in a foreign mission, providing support and guidance to those in need. 

El sacerdote sintió el llamado a ministrar en una misión extranjera, brindando apoyo y orientación a los necesitados.

to baptize
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 parents joyfully watched as their child was baptized in the church ceremony. 

Los padres observaron con alegría mientras su hijo era bautizado en la ceremonia de la iglesia.

to consecrate

to make something sacred through religious rituals

consagrar

consagrar

Ex: The religious community gathered to consecrate the ground for the construction of a new temple. 

La comunidad religiosa se reunió para consagrar el terreno para la construcción de un nuevo templo.

dogma
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 political leader's dogma was evident in every policy decision made by the administration. 

El dogma del líder político era evidente en cada decisión política tomada por la administración.

motto
motto
[Sustantivo]

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

lema

lema

Ex: The family's motto, "Unity in Diversity," reflects their commitment to embracing differences and standing together. 

El lema de la familia, "Unidad en la diversidad", refleja su compromiso de aceptar las diferencias y mantenerse unidos.

credo
credo
[Sustantivo]

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

credo, profesión de fe

credo, profesión de fe

Ex: In the business world, a company may have a credo that reflects its core values and commitment to customer satisfaction. 

En el mundo de los negocios, una empresa puede tener un credo que refleje sus valores fundamentales y su compromiso con la satisfacción del cliente.

spiritualism
spiritualism
[Sustantivo]

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

espiritismo

espiritismo

Ex: He practiced spiritualism to connect with his deceased relatives. 

Practicó el espiritismo para conectarse con sus parientes fallecidos.

rationalism
rationalism
[Sustantivo]

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

racionalismo

racionalismo

idealism
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: Her idealism inspired many to strive for a better world. 

Su idealismo inspiró a muchos a luchar por un mundo mejor.

determinism
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
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: She studied the impact of Christian fundamentalism on American politics. 

Ella estudió el impacto del fundamentalismo cristiano en la política estadounidense.

empiricism
empiricism
[Sustantivo]

(in philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is derived from sensory experience rather than theory or intuition

empirismo

empirismo

Ex: The theory reflects empiricism in its insistence on evidence from experience. 

La teoría refleja el empirismo en su insistencia en la evidencia proveniente de la experiencia.

individualism
individualism
[Sustantivo]

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

individualismo, el individualismo

individualismo, el individualismo

Ex: In his writings, he championed individualism as a means to achieve true personal fulfillment. 

En sus escritos, defendió el individualismo como un medio para lograr la verdadera realización personal.

consumerism
consumerism
[Sustantivo]

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

consumismo

consumismo

Ex: The rise of consumerism in the 20th century led to increased production and consumption of goods. 

El auge del consumismo en el siglo XX llevó a un aumento en la producción y consumo de bienes.

materialism
materialism
[Sustantivo]

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

materialismo

materialismo

dualism
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: Epistemological dualism asserts a fundamental distinction between the realms of knowledge, separating subjective experiences from objective reality. 

El dualismo epistemológico afirma una distinción fundamental entre los ámbitos del conocimiento, separando las experiencias subjetivas de la realidad objetiva.

egalitarian
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: He identified as an egalitarian and worked tirelessly to promote fair wages for all workers. 

Se identificó como un igualitario y trabajó incansablemente para promover salarios justos para todos los trabajadores.

utilitarian
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: The utilitarians argued that the morality of an action should be judged by its consequences on the well-being of individuals. 

Los utilitaristas argumentaron que la moralidad de una acción debe juzgarse por sus consecuencias en el bienestar de los individuos.

pacifist
pacifist
[Sustantivo]

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

pacifista

pacifista

Ex: The group of pacifists protested the government’s decision to increase military spending. 

El grupo de pacifistas protestó contra la decisión del gobierno de aumentar el gasto militar.

zealot
zealot
[Sustantivo]

a person who is fanatically committed to a cause, ideology, or belief, often with uncompromising intensity and willingness to act aggressively in its defense

fanático

fanático

Ex: She was a zealot for animal rights, refusing any compromise. 

Era una fanática de los derechos de los animales, sin aceptar ningún compromiso.

radical
radical
[Sustantivo]

a person who holds extreme or unconventional ideas or opinions

radical

radical

Ex: She was known as a radical in her political party. 

Era conocida como una radical en su partido político.

abolitionist
abolitionist
[Sustantivo]

a person who advocates for the complete elimination of something

abolicionista, partidario de la abolición

abolicionista, partidario de la abolición

Ex: Frederick Douglass emerged as a prominent abolitionist and orator against slavery in the United States. 

Frederick Douglass surgió como un prominente abolicionista y orador contra la esclavitud en los Estados Unidos.

extremist
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: He was accused of being an extremist due to his extreme religious beliefs. 

Fue acusado de ser un extremista debido a sus creencias religiosas extremas.

martyr
martyr
[Sustantivo]

someone who is killed because of their beliefs

mártir

mártir

Ex: The martyr's death inspired many to continue the cause. 

La muerte del mártir inspiró a muchos a continuar la causa.

to espouse
to espouse
[Verbo]

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

apoyar

apoyar

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