Cuaresma
/kwaˈɾesma/feminine
Lent is Cuaresma in Spanish.
Cuaresma refers to the Christian period of penitence observed before Easter.
Meaning: Christian period of penitence before Easter (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Cuaresma is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kwaˈɾesma/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, Cuaresma is associated with the tradition of eating bacalao or salt cod, as meat is avoided.
- The word Cuaresma is a direct descendant of the Latin word for 'fortieth', reflecting the traditional forty days of the season.
- In some regions, the phrase estamos en Cuaresma is used idiomatically to suggest a time of austerity or restriction, even outside of a religious context.
Examples in context
- Durante la Cuaresma, los católicos se abstienen de comer carne los viernes.During Lent, Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays.
- En muchas culturas, el Tiempo de Cuaresma es considerado un período de renovación espiritual.In many cultures, the Time of Lent is considered a period of spiritual renewal.
- La Cuaresma termina en marzo.Lent ends in March.
- Durante la Cuaresma, muchos ayunan.During Lent, many people fast.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing their religious traditions.
- DanielElena, ¿vas a hacer sacrificios en Cuaresma?Elena, are you going to make sacrifices during Lent?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, no comeré dulces.Yes, Daniel, I will not eat sweets.
- DanielEs un buen hábito para la Cuaresma.It is a good habit for Lent.
- ElenaAsí es, me ayuda a reflexionar.That's right, it helps me reflect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lent” translations and entries Cuaresma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Cuaresma, cuaresma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
