religioso
/reliˈxjoso/
The English word 'religious' is translated into Spanish as religioso.
The term religioso/a is used both to describe things related to religion, such as a ceremony and to describe people who practice a religion.
Meaning: concerning religion (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the noun it modifies in both gender and number. Use religioso for masculine singular nouns, religiosa for feminine singular nouns, religiosos for masculine plural nouns and religiosas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/reliˈxjoso/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, if you call a person religioso, you are describing their devotion, but if you refer to a person as 'un religioso', you are often specifically referring to a member of a religious order, such as a monk.
- In Spanish, the adverb religiosamente can describe a habit that has nothing to do with faith, such as someone who checks their email religiosamente every morning.
- The word religioso shares the same ancient roots as the English word 'religion', as both stems from the Latin 'religio' which relates to the act of reading or choosing carefully.
Examples in context
- Tom no es religioso.Tom isn't religious.This example shows how to use religioso to describe a person's level of religiousness.Tatoeba #1296937 by marcelostockle, translation #1093391 by CK
- Es un evento religioso.It's a religious event.This sentence uses religioso to describe an event.Tatoeba #2071814 by Shishir, translation #7590561 by AlanF_US
- Vos sos religioso, ¿verdad?You are religious, right?This sentence uses religioso to ask someone if they are religious.Tatoeba #4509949 by emanuel81, translation #4509894 by Yeti
- El arte religioso es una parte esencial de nuestra cultura.Religious art is an essential part of our culture.
- Mi tía es una persona religiosa que va a la iglesia todos los domingos.My aunt is a religious person who goes to church every Sunday.
- Mi abuela es una mujer devota de su fe.My grandmother is a devout woman of her faith.
- La procesión está llena de fieles devotos.The procession is filled with devout believers.
- Carlos no es practicante, pero sigue siendo creyente.Carlos is not a practising believer, but he still believes.
- Mi vecino es muy piadoso, va a misa todos los días.My neighbor is very religious, he goes to church every day.
- En Semana Santa, la ciudad se llena de procesiones piadosas.During Easter week, the city is filled with devout processions.
- El sacerdote dio un sermón fervoroso durante la misa.The priest delivered a fervent sermon during Mass.
- Marta es una seguidora fervorosa de su fe.Marta is a fervent follower of her faith.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing their family traditions.
- DanielMi abuelo es muy religioso.My grandfather is very religious.
- Lucía¿Él va a la iglesia siempre?Does he always go to church?
- DanielSí, sigue un camino religioso muy estricto.Yes, he follows a very strict religious path.
- LucíaEso es muy admirable, Daniel.That is very admirable, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “religious” translations and entries religioso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries religioso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
