church

iglesia

Edificio donde los cristianos se reúnen para rezar y adorar a Dios.

En inglés sencillo: A building where Christians meet to pray and worship God.

• The church has a tall tower.
• They got married in a small church.
• Several old churches were damaged in the storm.

Sinónimos: chapel, kirk

Expresiones frecuentes: village church, church bells, old church

oficio religioso, culto

Reunión cristiana para rezar, cantar y escuchar enseñanzas religiosas.

En inglés sencillo: A Christian meeting where people pray, sing, and listen to religious teaching.

• We go to church on Sundays.
• Church starts at ten this morning.
• Did you enjoy church today?

Sinónimos: service, worship

Expresiones frecuentes: go to church, after church, attend church, before church

iglesia, congregación

Grupo organizado de cristianos de un lugar o de una zona más amplia.

En inglés sencillo: An organized group of Christians, either in one place or across a wider area.

• Our church helps local families.
• The church raised money for a new shelter.
• Several churches worked together to provide meals.

Sinónimos: congregation, Christian community

Expresiones frecuentes: local church, church leaders, church members

iglesia, confesión cristiana

Rama del cristianismo con sus propias creencias, tradiciones y organización.

En inglés sencillo: A branch of Christianity with its own beliefs, traditions, and organization.

• She belongs to the Orthodox Church.
• The two churches have different traditions.
• He studied the history of the Anglican Church.

Sinónimos: denomination

Expresiones frecuentes: Catholic church, Orthodox church, Anglican church

amén, totalmente

Se dice para mostrar que se está completamente de acuerdo con lo que alguien acaba de decir.

En inglés sencillo: Used to show that you strongly agree with what someone has just said.

• “We deserve better.” “Church!”
• “That was the best meal ever.” “Church, man!”
• “Friends should look out for each other.” “Church, brother!”

Sinónimos: amen, exactly, absolutely

Expresiones frecuentes: church, brother, church, man