A2 adjective Neutral #462 más común

religious

/rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/

Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.

Ejemplos

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She is a religious person who goes to church every Sunday morning.

She is a religious person who goes to church every Sunday morning.

2

The constitution protects the religious freedom of every citizen.

The constitution protects the religious freedom of every citizen.

3

I'm not really religious, but I enjoy celebrating the holidays with my family.

I'm not really religious, but I enjoy celebrating the holidays with my family.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
religion
Adverbio
religiously
Adjetivo
religious
Relacionado
religiosity
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Religious' people following 'Religions' through 'Rituals.' All three words start with 'R' and are connected to faith.

Quiz rápido

My grandmother is very _____; she prays every morning and never misses a service.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: religious

Ejemplos

1

She is a religious person who goes to church every Sunday morning.

everyday

She is a religious person who goes to church every Sunday morning.

2

The constitution protects the religious freedom of every citizen.

formal

The constitution protects the religious freedom of every citizen.

3

I'm not really religious, but I enjoy celebrating the holidays with my family.

informal

I'm not really religious, but I enjoy celebrating the holidays with my family.

4

The researchers analyzed the impact of religious traditions on social structures.

academic

The researchers analyzed the impact of religious traditions on social structures.

5

Our company policy ensures that all religious holidays are respected and accommodated.

business

Our company policy ensures that all religious holidays are respected and accommodated.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
religion
Adverbio
religiously
Adjetivo
religious
Relacionado
religiosity

Colocaciones comunes

religious beliefs religious beliefs
religious ceremony religious ceremony
religious leader religious leader
religious education religious education
religious festival religious festival

Frases Comunes

religious tolerance

religious tolerance

religious background

religious background

religious affiliation

religious affiliation

Se confunde a menudo con

religious vs spiritual

Spiritual refers to personal inner peace and connection, while religious usually implies following an organized system or institution.

religious vs religion

Religion is the noun (the system of belief), while religious is the adjective (describing the person or thing).

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Notas de uso

Use 'religious' to describe people who practice a faith or objects/events related to a faith. In a non-spiritual sense, it can mean doing something with extreme regularity (e.g., 'He exercises religiously').

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the noun 'religion' when they need the adjective 'religious.' For example, saying 'He is very religion' instead of 'He is very religious.'

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Religious' people following 'Religions' through 'Rituals.' All three words start with 'R' and are connected to faith.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin word 'religiosus,' meaning 'pious' or 'scrupulous,' derived from 'religio' (obligation or bond).

Patrones gramaticales

Usually used before a noun (e.g., a religious site). Can follow a linking verb (e.g., They are very religious). Commonly modified by adverbs like 'deeply' or 'highly'.
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, asking direct questions about someone's religious beliefs is considered a very private or sensitive matter.

Quiz rápido

My grandmother is very _____; she prays every morning and never misses a service.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: religious

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meet

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continue

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set

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learn

A1

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lead

A1

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understand

A1

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follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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