/reliˈxjoso/
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Translation
religious
Word origin
From Latin religiosus, from religio ('reverence, obligation'). The same root gives English 'religion' and 'religious'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- religiosus
- English cognates
- religion, religious
Grammar
Femininereligiosa
Masc pluralreligiosos
Fem pluralreligiosas
Examples
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My grandmother is a very religious person.
.
The religious ceremony lasted more than two hours.
¿ creencia ?
Do you have any religious beliefs?
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I respect the religious practices of every culture.
muchas .
This town celebrates many religious festivals.
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