resurrección
/resureɡˈθjon/feminine
The English word "resurrection" is translated into Spanish as resurrección.
resurrección refers to the act of arising from the dead. It is also used as a name for the resurrection of Jesus.
Meaning: act of arising from the dead (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun resurrección is feminine and is used with the feminine article la, as in la resurrección.
How do you pronounce it?
/resureɡˈθjon/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget to use the double 'r' (rr) in the middle of the word, which is essential for the correct pronunciation in Spanish.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish dialects, resucitar can be used as a slang term for recovering from a severe hangover, implying a return to the land of the living.
- In Spanish, the phrase resucitar a alguien is used when someone wakes up from a deep sleep or a fainting spell, often said with a touch of irony.
- The term resurrección is central to the Spanish 'Semana Santa' celebrations, where the transition from mourning to joy is marked by the specific announcement of the resurrección.
Examples in context
- La Semana Santa es una festividad cristiana que celebra la resurrección de Jesús.Easter is a Christian festival that celebrates Jesus' resurrection.This sentence is useful for learning how to talk about the Christian festival of Easter and the resurrección of Jesus.Tatoeba #5011901 by Shishir, translation #9733241 by DJ_Saidez
- Creemos en la resurrección de CristoWe believe in the resurrection of Christ
- El renacimiento de la ciudad después de la guerraThe resurrection of the city after the war
- Ese fue el momento en el que revivieron mis sueñosThat was the moment when my dreams came back to life
- Después de superar esa situación, sentí que renacíAfter overcoming that situation, I felt like I was reborn
- La resurrección es un milagro.The resurrection is a miracle.
- Muchos creen en la resurrección.Many believe in the resurrection.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a religious art exhibition.
- AlejandroLa pintura muestra la resurrección.The painting shows the resurrection.
- MaríaEs una escena muy hermosa, Alejandro.It is a very beautiful scene, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSí, transmite mucha esperanza.Yes, it conveys much hope.
- MaríaTienes razón, es impresionante.You are right, it is impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “resurrection” translations and entries resurrección, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
