redención
/redenˈθjon/feminine
Redemption in Spanish is redención.
The term refers to the concept of salvation from sin.
Meaning: salvation from sin (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, redención is preceded by the feminine article la instead of the masculine el.
How do you pronounce it?
/redenˈθjon/
Did you know?
- The Spanish language uses the word redención to describe the process of reducing a prison sentence through good behavior and work.
- The word redención shares a deep root with the English word 'redeem' and the Latin emō, meaning 'to buy'. This reflects the ancient idea of salvation as the act of paying a price to buy someone back from slavery.
- If a Spanish speaker speaks of la redención de un cautivo, they are using the term to describe the literal act of ransoming a captive.
Examples in context
- Esa inefable dignación de un Dios hecho hombre, vertiendo la sangre por la redención de todos los hombres, era el más poderoso motivo que inducía á la Iglesia á interesarse con tanto celo en la manumisión de los esclavos.That ineffable condescension of a God made man, shedding his blood for the redemption of all men, was the most powerful motive that induced the Church to take such a zealous interest in the manumission of slaves.This sentence shows the use of redención in a religious context regarding the shedding of blood for all men.Tatoeba #12434227 by jms, translation #12434229 by jms
- La redención es un tema recurrente en la literatura clásica.Redemption is a recurring theme in classic literature.
- La salvación está al alcance de todos aquellos que se arrepienten de sus pecados.Redemption is within reach for all those who repent from their sins.
- Después de años de adicción, logró cambiar su suerte y encontrar la redención.After years of addiction, he managed to change his luck and find redemption.
- La redención es un tema central en esa obra.Redemption is a central theme in that work.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a religious book in a cafe.
- Javier¿Crees en la redención de los pecadores?Do you believe in the redemption of sinners?
- ElenaSí, Javier, creo que siempre hay esperanza.Yes, Javier, I believe there is always hope.
- JavierEsa idea es muy profunda para este libro.That idea is very profound for this book.
- ElenaEs cierto, pero es muy necesaria.It is true, but it is very necessary.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “redemption” translations and entries redención, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries redención, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
