versículo bíblico
/beɾsikulo bibliko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bible verse" is translated into Spanish as versículo bíblico.
Use versículo bíblico to refer to a short section or a single sentence from the Bible. If you want to express the idea of a specific verse from the Bible, you can also say un versículo específico de la Biblia.
What does it mean word for word?
The term versículo bíblico is composed of the noun versículo, which means "verse" and the adjective bíblico, which means "biblical".
Which one should you use?
While versículo specifically refers to a numbered verse, the term cita bíblica is often used when you are referring to a broader passage or a quote from the Bible.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is versículos bíblicos. In Spanish, both the noun and the adjective take the plural suffix -s to maintain agreement.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking religious traditions, a versículo is not merely read aloud but is meditado, a process where the single sentence is used as a central anchor for deep, prolonged mental reflection.
- The word versículo is a 'learned borrowing' from Latin, meaning it was a formal term reintroduced into Spanish by scholars and academics rather than evolving through common street speech.
- While versículo is the technical term for a numbered line, many Spanish speakers will use the phrase cita bíblica even when they are actually referring to a single verse in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Juan siempre encuentra consuelo en el versículo bíblico de Juan 3:16.Juan always finds comfort in the Bible verse from John 3:16.
- Ese versículo bíblico es muy hermoso.That bible verse is very beautiful.
- ¿Puedes leer un versículo bíblico hoy?Can you read a bible verse today?
- Busco un versículo bíblico sobre la paz.I am looking for a bible verse about peace.
Example conversation
Two friends are studying in a library.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿conoces este versículo bíblico?Daniel, do you know this bible verse?
- DanielSí, es uno de mis favoritos.Yes, it is one of my favorites.
- SofíaMe alegra que te guste tanto.I am glad you like it so much.
- DanielSofía, siempre me inspira mucho.Sofía, it always inspires me a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bíblico, versículo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
