la Santísima Trinidad
/la santisima tɾinidad/from spelling rules
The English phrase "the holy trinity" is translated into Spanish as la Santísima Trinidad.
la Santísima Trinidad is used almost exclusively in a religious context to refer to the Christian doctrine of the three persons in one God.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine article la (the), the superlative adjective Santísima (most holy) and the noun Trinidad (Trinity).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is grammatically feminine, so any adjectives modifying it must also be in the feminine form.
Did you know?
- The island of Trinidad in the Caribbean was named after la Santísima Trinidad by Christopher Columbus.
- If Trinidad had evolved naturally through the common speech of the Spanish language instead of being borrowed from Latin, it would be spelled trindad.
- While la Santísima Trinidad is the liturgical title, Spanish speakers often drop the superlative and simply say la Trinidad in everyday conversation.
Examples in context
- El Padre, el Hijo y el Espíritu Santo forman la Santísima Trinidad.The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit form the Holy Trinity.This sentence shows how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit relate to la Santísima Trinidad.Tatoeba #1482341 by marcelostockle, translation #13038547 by araneo
- El sacerdote habló sobre la Santísima Trinidad durante la homilía.The priest spoke about the Holy Trinity during the homily.
- Mi abuela cree en la Trinidad, le da mucha importancia.My grandmother believes in the Holy Trinity, she holds it in high regard.
- Muchos devotos rezan a la Santísima Trinidad.Many devotees pray to the holy trinity.
- El dogma celebra la Santísima Trinidad.The dogma celebrates the holy trinity.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing theology in a library.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿podrías explicarme el concepto de la Santísima Trinidad?Daniel, could you explain the concept of the holy trinity to me?
- DanielClaro, Elena, es un misterio de la fe.Sure, Elena, it is a mystery of faith.
- Elena¿Es difícil de comprender?Is it difficult to understand?
- DanielPara muchos creyentes, sí lo es.For many believers, it is.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Trinidad, la, trinidad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
