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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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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
abbey
abbey
[Sustantivo]

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

abadía

abadía

Ex: We visited the abbey during our vacation, marveling at its breathtaking architecture and tranquil surroundings. 

Visitamos la abadía durante nuestras vacaciones, maravillándonos con su arquitectura impresionante y su entorno tranquilo.

temple
temple
[Sustantivo]

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

templo

templo

Ex: She performed rituals at the temple during the festival of Diwali. 

Ella realizó rituales en el templo durante el festival de Diwali.

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.

shrine
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

santuario, lugar sagrado

Ex: The ancient shrine houses relics believed to have healing powers. 

El antiguo santuario alberga reliquias que se cree tienen poderes curativos.

monastery
monastery
[Sustantivo]

a building where a group of monks live and pray

monasterio

monasterio

Ex: Visitors to the monastery are often impressed by its beautiful architecture and tranquil gardens. 

Los visitantes del monasterio suelen quedar impresionados por su hermosa arquitectura y sus jardines tranquilos.

believer
believer
[Sustantivo]

a person who has faith in a god or follows a particular religion

creyente, fiel

creyente, fiel

Ex: He is a believer in the teachings of his faith. 

Creyente, él sigue las enseñanzas de su fe.

Christianity
Christianity
[Sustantivo]

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

cristianismo

cristianismo

Ex: The Bible is the sacred text of Christianity, containing the Old and New Testaments. 

La Biblia es el texto sagrado del cristianismo, que contiene el Antiguo y el Nuevo Testamento.

Catholic
Catholic
[Adjetivo]

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

católico

católico

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

Las escuelas católicas a menudo integran la educación religiosa en su currículo.

Protestant
Protestant
[Adjetivo]

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

protestante

protestante

Ex: The Protestant tradition emphasizes the authority of the Bible in matters of faith and practice. 

La tradición protestante enfatiza la autoridad de la Biblia en asuntos de fe y práctica.

Christ
Christ
[Sustantivo]

the man based on whose teachings Christianity is established

Cristo

Cristo

Ex: During the Christmas season, many people celebrate the birth of Christ. 

Durante la temporada de Navidad, muchas personas celebran el nacimiento de Cristo.

Bible
Bible
[Sustantivo]

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

biblia

biblia

Ex: She attended a study group where they discussed passages from the Bible. 

Ella asistió a un grupo de estudio donde discutieron pasajes de la Biblia.

bishop
bishop
[Sustantivo]

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

obispo

obispo

Ex: The cathedral, being the seat of the bishop, hosted several important religious events throughout the year. 

La catedral, siendo la sede del obispo, albergó varios eventos religiosos importantes durante todo el año.

father
father
[Sustantivo]

a title used for Christian priests, especially in certain traditions

padre

padre

Ex: She spoke with the father about baptism arrangements. 

Ella habló con el padre sobre los preparativos del bautismo.

Saint
Saint
[Sustantivo]

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

santo

santo

Ex: Many people pray to Saint Anthony when they have lost something valuable. 

Muchas personas rezan a San Antonio cuando han perdido algo valioso.

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.

nun
nun
[Sustantivo]

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

monja, religiosa

monja, religiosa

Ex: Nuns often engage in teaching, healthcare, and charitable works as part of their ministry. 

Las monjas a menudo se dedican a la enseñanza, la atención médica y las obras de caridad como parte de su ministerio.

to preach
to preach
[Verbo]

to give a religious speech, particularly in a church

predicar

predicar

Ex: The priest will preach on Sunday about forgiveness and compassion. 

El sacerdote predicará el domingo sobre el perdón y la compasión.

soul
soul
[Sustantivo]

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

alma

alma

Ex: The artist poured her heart and soul into every painting she created. 

La artista puso su corazón y su alma en cada pintura que creó.

heaven
heaven
[Sustantivo]

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

cielo, paraíso

cielo, paraíso

Ex: His actions were guided by the hope of reaching heaven after his life. 

Sus acciones fueron guiadas por la esperanza de llegar al cielo después de su vida.

hell
hell
[Sustantivo]

(in Christianity) the dwelling place of Satan and his forces, where sinners suffer eternal punishment

infierno

infierno

Ex: He preached about avoiding sin to escape hell. 

Predicó sobre evitar el pecado para escapar del infierno.

spiritual
spiritual
[Adjetivo]

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

espiritual

espiritual

Ex: He sought spiritual enlightenment through study and contemplation. 

Buscaba la iluminación espiritual a través del estudio y la contemplación.

to worship
to worship
[Verbo]

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

adorar

adorar

Ex: The community gathered at the sacred grove to worship the nature spirits and offer thanks for the harvest. 

La comunidad se reunió en el bosque sagrado para adorar a los espíritus de la naturaleza y dar gracias por la cosecha.

ritual
ritual
[Sustantivo]

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

ritual

ritual

Ex: The ritual of lighting candles symbolizes hope and purity in the Christian faith. 

El ritual de encender velas simboliza la esperanza y la pureza en la fe cristiana.

sin
sin
[Sustantivo]

any act that goes against the law of God

pecado

pecado

Ex: The story emphasized the importance of recognizing and repenting for one's sins. 

La historia enfatizó la importancia de reconocer y arrepentirse de los pecados.

faith
faith
[Sustantivo]

strong belief in a particular god or religion

fe

fe

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.

divine
divine
[Adjetivo]

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

divino

divino

Ex: She felt a sense of divine presence while meditating in nature. 

Ella sintió un sentido de presencia divina mientras meditaba en la naturaleza.

devil
devil
[Sustantivo]

the spirit that opposes God and tempts people to do wrong

diablo, demonio

diablo, demonio

Ex: The story depicted a hero who made a pact with the devil to gain power. 

La historia representaba a un héroe que hizo un pacto con el diablo para ganar poder.

Islam
Islam
[Sustantivo]

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

islam

islam

Ex: The Quran is the holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad. 

El Corán es el libro sagrado del Islam, que se cree es la palabra de Dios revelada a Mahoma.

Muslim
Muslim
[Sustantivo]

a person who believes in Islam

musulmán

musulmán

Ex: He identified as a Muslim and embraced the principles of peace and charity. 

Se identificó como musulmán y abrazó los principios de paz y caridad.

Quran
Quran
[Sustantivo]

the holy book of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of God

Corán

Corán

Ex: She learned to recite the Quran at a young age. 

Ella aprendió a recitar el Corán a una edad temprana.

Buddhism
Buddhism
[Sustantivo]

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

budismo

budismo

Ex: The principles of Buddhism emphasize compassion and mindfulness in everyday life. 

Los principios del budismo enfatizan la compasión y la atención plena en la vida cotidiana.

Hinduism
Hinduism
[Sustantivo]

a major religion in South Asia, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, involving the worship of many gods

hinduismo

hinduismo

Ex: Festivals play an important role in Hinduism. 

Los festivales juegan un papel importante en el hinduismo.

enlightenment
enlightenment
[Sustantivo]

(in Buddhism and Hinduism) a transcendent state of spiritual realization, liberation from the cycle of reincarnation, characterized by the cessation of desire, suffering, and individual consciousness

iluminación

iluminación

Ex: Hinduism describes enlightenment as liberation from rebirth. 

El hinduismo describe la iluminación como la liberación del renacimiento.

Judaism
Judaism
[Sustantivo]

the religion of Jewish people that is monotheistic

judaísmo

judaísmo

Ex: Festivals like Passover are important in Judaism. 

Festivales como la Pascua son importantes en el judaísmo.

to convert
to convert
[Verbo]

to change one's religious beliefs to a different one

convertirse

convertirse

Ex: Growing up in a secular household, Maria felt a calling to spirituality and ultimately chose to convert to Christianity. 

Creciendo en un hogar secular, María sintió un llamado a la espiritualidad y finalmente eligió convertirse al cristianismo.

carnival
carnival
[Sustantivo]

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

carnaval

carnaval

Ex: The carnival brought the entire city together in joy. 

El carnaval unió a toda la ciudad en alegría.

to sacrifice

to kill an animal or person as a religious act

sacrificar

sacrificar

Ex: The ritual required the high priest to sacrifice a lamb on the altar. 

El ritual requería que el sumo sacerdote sacrificara un cordero en el altar.

cult
cult
[Sustantivo]

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

culto, secta

culto, secta

Ex: The documentary exposed the secretive practices of the cult. 

El documental expuso las prácticas secretas del culto.

to commemorate

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

conmemorar

conmemorar

Ex: Families often visit cemeteries to commemorate loved ones on Memorial Day. 

Las familias a menudo visitan los cementerios para conmemorar a sus seres queridos en el Día de los Caídos.

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