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evangélico

evangelical

adjective eh-bahn-HEH-lee-koh Rare

Origin: From ecclesiastical Latin evangelicus, from Greek euangelikos (of good news).

Usage Note

Evangélico refers to Protestant evangelical Christianity. In Spain and Latin America it distinguishes Protestant denominations from católico (Catholic). As a noun (el evangélico) it refers to an evangelical Christian.

Examples

"Asistió a una iglesia evangélica en su barrio."

Natural Translation

She attended an evangelical church in her neighborhood.

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