Eucaristía
/eukaɾistia/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase eucharist is translated into Spanish as Eucaristía. Wiktionary also lists Cena del Señor and Santa Cena.
Meaning: ceremony (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eucaristía | /eukaɾistia/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| Cena del Señor | /θena del seɲoɾ/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /sena del seɲoɾ/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
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| Santa Cena | /santa θena/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /santa sena/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
Which one should you use?
Eucaristía is the standard term used in Catholic and liturgical contexts. In contrast, Cena del Señor or Santa Cena are terms more commonly used by Protestant denominations to refer to the same ceremony.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, La Comunión is frequently used to refer to the Eucharist. In Mexico, Santa Cena may be used to denote the Last Supper.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Eucaristía is feminine and is typically preceded by the definite article la.
How do you pronounce it?
/eukaɾistia/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word señor used in Cena del Señor shares the same root as the English word 'senior'. Both come from the Latin word for 'elder'.
- While Eucaristía is the technical name for the ceremony, the term la Comunión is used in Spain to describe both the rite and the specific social event celebrating a child's first participation.
Examples in context
- La Sagrada Eucaristía es el centro de nuestras creencias católicas.The Sacred Eucharist is the center of our Catholic beliefs.
- La Eucaristía es muy importante para nosotros.The Eucharist is very important to us.
- Preparé todo para la Eucaristía de mañana.I prepared everything for tomorrow's Eucharist.
- Asistieron a la Eucaristía con mucha devoción.They attended the Eucharist with great devotion.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing their plans for Sunday morning.
- Javier¿Vas a asistir a la Eucaristía hoy?Are you going to attend the Eucharist today?
- LucíaSí, Javier, quiero participar en la Eucaristía.Yes, Javier, I want to participate in the Eucharist.
- JavierQué bueno que vayas a la Eucaristía.It is good that you are going to the Eucharist.
- LucíaEs un momento muy especial para mí.It is a very special moment for me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eucharist” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cena, del, eucaristía, santa, señor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
