estudio bíblico
/estudjo bibliko/from spelling rules
In Spanish, bible study is estudio bíblico.
The phrase estudio bíblico can refer to a single event, such as a specific bible study session or to the general activity of studying the Bible. If you want to specify the gathering of people themselves, you can use grupo de estudio bíblico to mean bible study group.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun estudio (study) and the adjective bíblico (biblical).
Which one should you use?
Estudio de la Biblia translates literally to 'study of the Bible' and is a more formal way to express the concept.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase estudio de la Sagrada Escritura might be used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple bible study sessions or a series of studies, use the plural form estudios bíblicos.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a bible study might be called a celula, which literally means 'cell'.
- The Spanish word estuche, which means 'pencil case' or 'case', shares the same linguistic root as estudio.
- In some Latin American contexts, an estudio bíblico is led by a laico, meaning a layperson, rather than a priest.
Examples in context
- ¿Te gustaría unirte al estudio de la Biblia esta semana?Would you like to join the Bible study this week?
- El estudio bíblico es los jueves.The bible study is on Thursdays.
- Mañana tengo un estudio bíblico en casa.Tomorrow I have a bible study at home.
- ¿Quieres participar en nuestro estudio bíblico?Do you want to participate in our bible study?
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about their weekly activities.
- JavierSofía, ¿vienes al estudio bíblico esta noche?Sofía, are you coming to the bible study tonight?
- SofíaSí, Javier, siempre me gusta mucho.Yes, Javier, I always like it a lot.
- JavierPerfecto, nos vemos allí después de la cena.Perfect, I will see you there after dinner.
- SofíaEstaré allí puntualmente.I will be there on time.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bíblico, estudio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
