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católico

Catholic

adjective kah-TOH-lee-koh Less Common

Origin: From Latin catholicus, from Greek katholikos (universal), from kata (concerning) + holos (whole).

Usage Note

Católico refers to Roman Catholicism and is used both as an adjective (fe católica) and a noun (es católico). The idiomatic phrase no estar muy católico means to feel unwell or under the weather — a useful colloquial expression that has nothing to do with religion. Los Reyes Católicos is the standard historical title for Ferdinand and Isabella.

Examples

"España tiene una tradición muy católica."

Natural Translation

Spain has a very Catholic tradition.

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