noviciado
/nobiθjado/from spelling rules
The English word 'novitiate' is translated into Spanish as noviciado.
The term refers to the specific period of time during which a novice of a religious order undergoes their initial training.
Meaning: the period during which a novice of a religious order undergoes training (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/nobiθjado/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word noviciado shares the same root as novato, which is used in modern contexts to describe a 'rookie' or a beginner in any field, not just religion.
- While noviciado is used for religious training, Spanish uses the word noviazgo to describe the period of engagement or dating before marriage.
- The term novicio comes from the Latin novus, meaning 'new', which is the same root found in the English word 'novel' as in a 'novel idea'.
Examples in context
- Ingresé al noviciado el año pasadoI entered the novitiate last year
- Mi amigo está en su tiempo de iniciación religiosaMy friend is in his/her time of religious initiation
- Voy a ingresar al noviciado en pocas semanasI'm going to enter the novitiate in a few weeks
- Su noviciado terminó este mes.His novitiate ended this month.
- El noviciado es una etapa de mucha disciplina.The novitiate is a stage of much discipline.
- Ella está completando su noviciado en el convento.She is completing her novitiate in the convent.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a relative's religious life.
- ElenaMi prima entró al noviciado hace un mes.My cousin entered the novitiate a month ago.
- Mateo¿Está contenta con su nueva vida, Elena?Is she happy with her new life, Elena?
- ElenaSí, dice que el noviciado es muy gratificante.Yes, she says the novitiate is very rewarding.
- MateoEs un camino valiente, Mateo opina lo mismo.It is a brave path, Mateo thinks the same.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
