Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Religión

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre religión, como "temple", "shrine", "soul", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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abbey

[Sustantivo]

a church with buildings connected to it in which a group of monks or nuns live or used to live

abadía

Ex: They have dedicated their lives to serving at the abbey, finding solace and purpose within its hallowed walls .Han dedicado sus vidas a servir en **la abadía**, encontrando consuelo y propósito dentro de sus sagrados muros.

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temple

[Sustantivo]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

templo

Ex: He made a pilgrimage to the temple to fulfill a vow made to the deity .Hizo una peregrinación al **templo** para cumplir una promesa hecha a la deidad.

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mosque

[Sustantivo]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

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**.

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shrine

[Sustantivo]

a place or building for people to pray in, which is considered holy by many due to its connection with a sacred person, event, or object

santuario, lugar sagrado

Ex: The shrine attracts thousands of devotees during religious festivals and special occasions .El **santuario** atrae a miles de devotos durante los festivales religiosos y ocasiones especiales.

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monastery

[Sustantivo]

a building where a group of monks live and pray

monasterio

Ex: The abbot of the monastery oversees its spiritual and administrative matters .El **abad** del **monasterio** supervisa sus asuntos espirituales y administrativos.

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believer

[Sustantivo]

someone who believes in a god or a particular religion

creyente, fiel

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Christianity

[Sustantivo]

the Abrahamic religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, the followers of which regard the Bible as sacred

cristianismo

Ex: Christianity teaches the importance of love , forgiveness , and compassion for others .El **cristianismo** enseña la importancia del amor, el perdón y la compasión por los demás.

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Catholic

[Adjetivo]

related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church that is led by the Pope

católico

Ex: Catholic schools often integrate religious education into their curriculum.

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Protestant

[Adjetivo]

related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church, distinct from the Roman Catholic Church

protestante

Ex: She participated in Protestant youth group activities during her teenage years .Ella participó en actividades de grupos juveniles **protestantes** durante su adolescencia.

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Christ

[Sustantivo]

the man based on whose teachings Christianity is established

Cristo

Ex: The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most famous discourses given by Christ.El Sermón del Monte es uno de los discursos más famosos pronunciados por **Cristo**.

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Bible

[Sustantivo]

the holy book of Christianity that consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament

biblia

Ex: The Bible has been translated into numerous languages, making it accessible to many.**La Biblia** ha sido traducida a numerosos idiomas, haciéndola accesible para muchos.

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bishop

[Sustantivo]

a high-ranking priest who supervises all the churches and priests in a city

obispo

Ex: After years of dedicated service , he was appointed bishop and given responsibility for overseeing all the churches in the city .Después de años de servicio dedicado, fue nombrado **obispo** y se le dio la responsabilidad de supervisar todas las iglesias de la ciudad.

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father

[Sustantivo]

the title used for Christian priests

padre

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Saint

[Sustantivo]

someone who, after their death, is officially recognized by the Christian Church as a very holy person

santo

Ex: She was inspired by the writings of Saint Augustine and often quoted his works.Ella se inspiró en los escritos de **San** Agustín y a menudo citaba sus obras.

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monk

[Sustantivo]

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

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.

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nun

[Sustantivo]

a member of a female religious group that lives in a convent

monja, religiosa

Ex: The nun's habit and veil were symbols of her commitment to her religious community .El hábito y el velo de la **monja** eran símbolos de su compromiso con su comunidad religiosa.

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to preach

[Verbo]

to give a religious speech, particularly in a church

predicar

Ex: The pastor preached a powerful sermon that inspired the whole community .El pastor **predicó** un sermón poderoso que inspiró a toda la comunidad.

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soul

[Sustantivo]

the spiritual part of a person that is believed to be the essence of life in them

alma

Ex: The haunting melody of the song seemed to touch the very soul of everyone who heard it .La melodía inquietante de la canción parecía tocar el **alma** misma de todos los que la escuchaban.

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heaven

[Sustantivo]

the realm of God and angels where the believers are promised to reside

cielo, paraíso

Ex: Legends speak of a paradise known as heaven, reserved for the righteous .Las leyendas hablan de un paraíso conocido como **cielo**, reservado para los justos.

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hell

[Sustantivo]

the realm of Satan and the evil forces in which sinners suffer after death eternally

infierno

Ex: The teachings often emphasize the importance of repentance to avoid hell.Las enseñanzas a menudo enfatizan la importancia del arrepentimiento para evitar el **infierno**.

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spiritual

[Adjetivo]

relating to sacred matters such as religion, church, etc.

espiritual

Ex: The community gathered for a spiritual ceremony to honor their ancestors .La comunidad se reunió para una ceremonia **espiritual** en honor a sus antepasados.

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to worship

[Verbo]

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

adorar

Ex: The followers worship their god through daily prayers and ceremonies .Los seguidores **adoran** a su dios a través de oraciones y ceremonias diarias.

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ritual

[Sustantivo]

the act of conducting a series of fixed actions, particular to a religious ceremony

ritual

Ex: The ritual of offering incense is an integral part of many Buddhist ceremonies.El **ritual** de ofrecer incienso es una parte integral de muchas ceremonias budistas.

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sin

[Sustantivo]

any act that goes against the law of God

pecado

Ex: The concept of sin often plays a central role in discussions of morality .El concepto de **pecado** a menudo juega un papel central en las discusiones sobre moralidad.

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faith

[Sustantivo]

strong belief in a particular god or religion

Ex: The preacher 's powerful sermon inspired a renewed sense of faith among the congregation .El poderoso sermón del predicador inspiró un renovado sentido de **fe** entre la congregación.

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divine

[Adjetivo]

originating from, relating to, or associated with God or a god

divino

Ex: He prayed for divine guidance in making important life decisions.Oró por **guía divina** al tomar decisiones importantes en la vida.

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devil

[Sustantivo]

the spirit that opposes God and tempts people to do wrong

diablo, demonio

Ex: Some cultures have festivals where they symbolically chase away the devil to bring good fortune .Algunas culturas tienen festivales donde simbólicamente ahuyentan al **diablo** para atraer la buena fortuna.

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Islam

[Sustantivo]

the religion of the Muslims, which was established by Muhammad whose holy book is called the Quran

islam

Ex: Islam teaches compassion , charity , and justice as fundamental values in daily life .**El Islam** enseña la compasión, la caridad y la justicia como valores fundamentales en la vida diaria.

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Muslim

[Sustantivo]

a person who believes in Islam

musulmán

Ex: The Quran serves as the holy book for Muslims, guiding their beliefs and practices.El Corán sirve como el libro sagrado para los **musulmanes**, guiando sus creencias y prácticas.

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Quran

[Sustantivo]

the sacred book of Islam which is written in Arabic

Corán

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Buddhism

[Sustantivo]

an Indian religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, whose followers worship in temples

budismo

Ex: Buddhism has a rich history of art and architecture , including famous statues of the Buddha .El **budismo** tiene una rica historia de arte y arquitectura, incluyendo famosas estatuas de Buda.

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hinduism

[Sustantivo]

the religion of most people in South Asia, Sri Lanka, and Nepal in which people worship multiple gods

hinduismo

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enlightenment

[Sustantivo]

(in Buddhism and Hinduism) the highest spiritual insight or wisdom that can be achieved

iluminación

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judaism

[Sustantivo]

the religion of Jewish people that is monotheistic

judaísmo

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to convert

[Verbo]

to change one's religious beliefs to a different one

convertirse

Ex: Following a period of spiritual awakening , Emily made the decision to convert to Judaism .Tras un período de despertar espiritual, Emily tomó la decisión de **convertirse** al judaísmo.

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carnival

[Sustantivo]

a festival happening annually that involves dancing, music and colorful clothes

carnaval

Ex: The streets were filled with music and dancing during the carnival.Las calles se llenaron de música y baile durante el **carnaval**.

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to sacrifice

[Verbo]

to kill an animal or person as a religious act

sacrificar

Ex: The tribe believed that sacrificing a warrior would ensure victory in battle .La tribu creía que **sacrificar** a un guerrero aseguraría la victoria en la batalla.

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cult

[Sustantivo]

a group of people with extreme religious views who are separate from any established religion

culto, secta

Ex: After leaving the cult, she sought counseling to recover from the psychological impact of her experience .Después de dejar el **culto**, buscó asesoramiento para recuperarse del impacto psicológico de su experiencia.

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to commemorate

[Verbo]

to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony

conmemorar

Ex: The festival was held to commemorate the region ’s rich cultural heritage .El festival se celebró para **conmemorar** el rico patrimonio cultural de la región.

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