comunión
/komuˈnjon/feminine
In Spanish, communion is comunión.
The word refers to a joining together of minds or spirits. In a religious context, it is also frequently used to refer to the Catholic sacrament of la Primera Comunión (First Communion).
Meaning: a joining together of minds or spirits (noun)
Which one should you use?
While comunión is a general term, other formal terms exist depending on the specific religious tradition: Santa Cena (Holy Supper) is used in some contexts, Eucaristía (Eucharist) is a formal term used specifically in Catholic contexts and Mesa del Señor (Lord's Table) is a formal phrase used in Protestant denominations.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term comunión is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of comunión is comuniones.
How do you pronounce it?
/komuˈnjon/
Did you know?
- Depending on the country, referring to the sacrament as la hostia instead of comunión can range from being a technical description to a strong slang profanity.
- The verb comulgar is used idiomatically to mean that two people are in total agreement or share the same opinion on a topic, even in completely secular conversations.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the Primera Comunión is treated as a major social milestone similar to a wedding, involving elaborate white dresses and large guest lists.
Examples in context
- Yo quiero comulgar en la próxima misa.I want to take communion in the next Mass.
- ¿Vas a tomar la comunión este domingo?Are you going to take communion this Sunday?
- En esta iglesia, utilizamos el término "Eucaristía" en lugar de "Santa Cena".In this church, we use the term "Eucharist" instead of "Holy Supper."
- Sintieron una gran comunión con la naturaleza.They felt a great communion with nature.
- Siento una comunión con la naturaleza.I feel a communion with nature.
- Había una comunión espiritual entre ellos.There was a spiritual communion between them.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing their shared artistic vision.
- MateoSiento que hay una comunión entre nuestras ideas.I feel that there is a communion between our ideas.
- SofíaSí, Mateo, pensamos exactamente lo mismo.Yes, Mateo, we are thinking exactly the same thing.
- MateoEs difícil encontrar esa conexión con otros.It is difficult to find that connection with others.
- SofíaPor eso valoro mucho nuestra amistad, Mateo.That is why I value our friendship so much, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “communion” translations and entries comunión, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
