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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
[Sustantivo]

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

abadía

abadía

Ex: They have dedicated their lives to serving at abbey, finding solace and purpose within its hallowed walls .
temple
[Sustantivo]

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

templo

templo

Ex: He made a pilgrimage to temple to fulfill a vow made to the deity .
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 mosque.
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: shrine attracts thousands of devotees during religious festivals and special occasions .
monastery
[Sustantivo]

a building where a group of monks live and pray

monasterio

monasterio

Ex: The abbot of monastery oversees its spiritual and administrative matters .
believer
[Sustantivo]

someone who believes in a god or a particular religion

creyente, fiel

creyente, fiel

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: Christianity teaches the importance of love , forgiveness , and compassion for others .
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.
Protestant
[Adjetivo]

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

protestante

protestante

Ex: She participated Protestant youth group activities during her teenage years .
Christ
[Sustantivo]

the man based on whose teachings Christianity is established

Cristo

Cristo

Ex: The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most famous discourses given Christ.
Bible
[Sustantivo]

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

biblia

biblia

Ex: The Bible has been translated into numerous languages, making it accessible to many.
bishop
[Sustantivo]

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

obispo

obispo

Ex: After years of dedicated service , he was bishop and given responsibility for overseeing all the churches in the city .
father
[Sustantivo]

the title used for Christian priests

padre

padre

Saint
[Sustantivo]

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

santo

santo

Ex: She was inspired by the writings of Saint Augustine and often quoted his works.
monk
[Sustantivo]

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

monje

monje

Ex: monk's robe and shaved head were symbols of his commitment to his religious order .
nun
[Sustantivo]

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

monja, religiosa

monja, religiosa

Ex: nun's habit and veil were symbols of her commitment to her religious community .
to preach
[Verbo]

to give a religious speech, particularly in a church

predicar

predicar

Ex: The preached a powerful sermon that inspired the whole community .
soul
[Sustantivo]

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

alma

alma

Ex: The haunting melody of the song seemed to touch the soul of everyone who heard it .
heaven
[Sustantivo]

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

cielo, paraíso

cielo, paraíso

Ex: Legends speak of a paradise heaven, reserved for the righteous .
hell
[Sustantivo]

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

infierno

infierno

Ex: The teachings often emphasize the importance of repentance to hell.
spiritual
[Adjetivo]

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

espiritual

espiritual

Ex: The community gathered for spiritual ceremony to honor their ancestors .
to worship
[Verbo]

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

adorar

adorar

Ex: The worship their god through daily prayers and ceremonies .
ritual
[Sustantivo]

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

ritual

ritual

Ex: The ritual of offering incense is an integral part of many Buddhist ceremonies.
sin
[Sustantivo]

any act that goes against the law of God

pecado

pecado

Ex: The concept sin often plays a central role in discussions of morality .
faith
[Sustantivo]

strong belief in a particular god or religion

fe

fe

Ex: The preacher 's powerful sermon inspired a renewed sense faith among the congregation .
divine
[Adjetivo]

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

divino

divino

Ex: He prayed for divine guidance in making important life decisions.
devil
[Sustantivo]

the spirit that opposes God and tempts people to do wrong

diablo, demonio

diablo, demonio

Ex: Some cultures have festivals where they symbolically chase away devil to bring good fortune .
Islam
[Sustantivo]

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

islam

islam

Ex: Islam teaches compassion , charity , and justice as fundamental values in daily life .
Muslim
[Sustantivo]

a person who believes in Islam

musulmán

musulmán

Ex: The Quran serves as the holy book for Muslims, guiding their beliefs and practices.
Quran
[Sustantivo]

the sacred book of Islam which is written in Arabic

Corán

Corán

Buddhism
[Sustantivo]

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

budismo

budismo

Ex: Buddhism has a rich history of art and architecture , including famous statues of the Buddha .
hinduism
[Sustantivo]

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

hinduismo

hinduismo

enlightenment
[Sustantivo]

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

iluminación

iluminación

judaism
[Sustantivo]

the religion of Jewish people that is monotheistic

judaísmo

judaísmo

to convert
[Verbo]

to change one's religious beliefs to a different one

convertirse

convertirse

Ex: Following a period of spiritual awakening , Emily made the decision convert to Judaism .
carnival
[Sustantivo]

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

carnaval

carnaval

Ex: The streets were filled with music and dancing during carnival.

to kill an animal or person as a religious act

sacrificar

sacrificar

Ex: The tribe believed that sacrificing a warrior would ensure victory in battle.
cult
[Sustantivo]

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

culto, secta

culto, secta

Ex: After leaving cult, she sought counseling to recover from the psychological impact of her experience .

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

conmemorar

conmemorar

Ex: The festival was held commemorate the region ’s rich cultural heritage .
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