Santa Biblia
/santa biblja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "holy bible" is translated into Spanish as Santa Biblia.
This phrase refers to the sacred scripture of Christianity. While Santa Biblia serves as the full, formal title, it is very common in both speech and writing to simply refer to it as la Biblia.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective santa (holy/sacred) and the noun Biblia (Bible).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the phrase is almost always preceded by the definite article la when used as a noun. The adjective santa agrees in gender with the feminine noun Biblia.
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the word Biblia metaphorically to describe any comprehensive manual or guide, such as a 'fashion bible' or a 'technical bible'.
- The word Biblia is actually a plural form in its original Greek, meaning 'the books' rather than 'the book'.
- Some older Spanish theological texts treat Biblia as a feminine plural noun because of its original Greek root.
Examples in context
- La crucifixión es una parte importante en la Santa Biblia.The crucifixion is an important part of the Holy Bible.This sentence shows the use of Santa Biblia in a historical context.Tatoeba #6166050 by DuosDragonPolyglot, translation #6295557 by traductorazo
- Siempre llevo conmigo mi Santa Biblia.I always carry my Holy Bible with me.
- ¿Puedes encontrar ese verso en la Biblia?Can you find that verse in the Holy Bible?
- Es importante respetar diferentes interpretaciones de la Biblia.It's important to respect different interpretations of the Bible.
- Ella lee la Santa Biblia cada mañana.She reads the Holy Bible every morning.
- La Santa Biblia es un libro muy antiguo.The Holy Bible is a very old book.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are at a bookstore.
- Elena¿Buscas la Santa Biblia para regalar?Are you looking for the Holy Bible to give as a gift?
- JavierSí, quiero una edición bonita para mi padre.Yes, I want a beautiful edition for my father.
- ElenaTengo una versión de tapa dura aquí.I have a hardcover version here.
- JavierPerfecto, me gusta mucho esa.Perfect, I like that one a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Biblia, biblia, santa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
