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religión

religion

noun rreh-lee-HYOHN Less Common

Origin: From Latin religio (bond, obligation, reverence).

Usage Note

Religión is feminine. The singular carries the written accent; the plural religiones drops it because the stress no longer falls on the final syllable. The adjective is religioso/a. It is also used loosely for any strong commitment: el fútbol es su religión.

Examples

"La libertad de religión es un derecho humano."

Natural Translation

Freedom of religion is a human right.

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