no confesional
/no konfesjonal/from spelling rules
The English phrase non-denominational is translated into Spanish as no confesional.
This term is most commonly used in legal, political or educational contexts to describe institutions that are neutral toward specific religious doctrines and are not restricted to or associated with any particular religious denomination or sect.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of no (not) and confesional (relating to a religious confession or creed).
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective phrase, no confesional remains invariable in gender, but it must agree in number with the noun it modifies, such as instituciones no confesionales.
Did you know?
- In Spanish political discourse, no confesional is closely tied to laicidad, a concept of state secularity that is often more strictly interpreted and enforced than in the United States.
- While no confesional describes an institution, the noun confesionario refers specifically to the wooden booth where a priest hears confessions in a Catholic church.
- The word confesional shares a root with the English word 'confess', coming from the Latin cōnfiteor, which means to acknowledge or admit.
Examples in context
- Prefiero una ceremonia interconfesional que no excluya a ninguna religión.I prefer an interfaith ceremony that doesn't exclude any religion.
- Las escuelas públicas deben ofrecer actividades sin afiliación religiosa.Public schools should provide non-denominational activities.
- Es un colegio no confesional.It is a non-denominational school.
- Ofrecen servicios de apoyo no confesional.They offer non-denominational support services.
- Buscamos una organización no confesional para la ayuda.We are looking for a non-denominational organization for help.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing where to donate clothes.
- Sofía¿Sabes de alguna fundación no confesional?Do you know of any non-denominational foundation?
- MateoSí, hay una muy buena cerca de aquí.Yes, there is a very good one near here.
- SofíaPerfecto, Mateo, quiero ayudar sin distinción de religión.Perfect, Mateo, I want to help without distinction of religion.
- MateoEntonces esa es la mejor opción para ti.Then that is the best option for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries confesional, no, CC BY-SA 4.0.
