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/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.

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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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This word is part of lesson 49.