spirituality
gb/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/ us/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
B2
Inglés
~ 7300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B2
entity
1
personal, often non‑religious inner life
Your own inner feeling of connection, meaning, and purpose in life, which may or may not be connected to a religion.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s spirituality
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "spirituality" with "spiritualism". "Spiritualism" is a specific belief that people can talk with the spirits of dead people, while "spirituality" is a much broader idea about inner life and meaning. Another mistake is saying "a spirituality" when talking in general; usually we just say "spirituality" without an article.
Sinónimos
inner life (Stresses a person's private emotional and spiritual world, slightly broader and less focused on the idea of the sacred.)
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sense of meaning (Focuses more narrowly on having purpose, without always suggesting a connection to something higher.)
Antónimos
materialism (Suggests caring mainly about money and physical things, with little or no focus on inner or spiritual concerns.)
Colocaciones
personal spirituality
|explore spirituality
|modern spirituality
|spirituality and religion
|spirituality and wellness
|search for spirituality
Temas
religion
|philosophy
|psychology
|wellbeing
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Her spirituality has nothing to do with organized religion; it is about feeling connected to nature and other people.
- He turned to meditation to deepen his spirituality and find a sense of peace.
- Many young adults talk about their spirituality rather than calling themselves religious.
- Traveling alone helped him reconnect with his spirituality and rethink his priorities in life.
- The book explores spirituality as a way of finding meaning in a hectic modern world.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She says her spirituality is very important to her.
- I am reading about spirituality to find more meaning in my life.
- His spirituality grew stronger after his illness.
- People can talk about spirituality even if they do not go to church.
- Meditation helps me feel close to my own spirituality.
Sustantivo
B2
property
2
religious depth or devoutness
The strong religious side of a person or group, shown in how seriously they follow and live their faith.
Patrón de uso:
the spirituality of [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "religion" when they mean "spirituality" in this sense. "Religion" is the organized system (institutions, rules, traditions), while "spirituality" is the inner, lived quality of faith within a person or group.
Sinónimos
piety (Often suggests respect and careful obedience to religious rules and practices; slightly more formal.)
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devoutness (Highlights strong, serious religious commitment; usually used for individuals rather than traditions.)
Antónimos
irreligion (Refers to a lack of religious belief or practice, which is the opposite of strong religious spirituality.)
Colocaciones
deep spirituality
|Christian spirituality
|Islamic spirituality
|Jewish spirituality
|monastic spirituality
|the spirituality of [a tradition]
Temas
religion
|culture
Ejemplos
- Her quiet spirituality impressed everyone in the congregation.
- The book examines the spirituality of early Christian monks.
- He is admired for his spirituality as much as for his leadership.
- Pilgrimage plays a central role in the spirituality of this community.
- The course introduces students to the spirituality of different world religions.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- People respected his spirituality and his simple way of life.
- Prayer is an important part of her spirituality.
- The spirituality of the monks is very strong.
- We learned about the spirituality of different religions in class.
- Her spirituality helped her make difficult choices.
Sustantivo
C1
entity
3
spiritual practices and activities
Actions and habits like prayer, meditation, or retreats that people do to grow in their spiritual life.
Patrón de uso:
spirituality in [an area of life]
Error frecuente:
Learners may use "spirituality" here when they really need a more concrete word like "meditation", "prayer", or "ritual". "Spirituality" in this sense refers to the whole set or area of practice, not to one single action.
Sinónimos
spiritual practice (Usually refers to one specific activity rather than the whole set of practices.)
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spiritual discipline (More formal; suggests regular, structured practice, often in a religious tradition.)
Antónimos
purely secular practice (Emphasizes activities done with no spiritual or sacred intention, which contrasts with spirituality-focused practices.)
Colocaciones
spirituality practice
|spirituality retreat
|spirituality workshop
|spirituality group
|spirituality program
|spirituality course
Temas
wellbeing
|health
|psychology
|religion
Ejemplos
- The hospital offers a program that integrates mindfulness and spirituality into patient care.
- She joined a weekly group to explore spirituality through meditation and discussion.
- Many companies now include spirituality workshops as part of their wellness programs.
- The retreat combines yoga, silence, and spirituality over a long weekend.
- In therapy, some clients want to talk about how spirituality fits into their recovery.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The retreat focuses on yoga and spirituality.
- Our class talks about spirituality and mental health.
- He joined a group to learn about spirituality practices.
- The hospital has a room for prayer and spirituality.
- She teaches a course on spirituality for stressed workers.
Sustantivo
technical
C2
entity
4
academic field about spiritual life
A subject in universities or religious schools where people study how spiritual life and practice work in different religions.
Patrón de uso:
study of spirituality
Sinónimos
spiritual theology (Used mainly in Christian academic contexts; more obviously theological in focus.)
Antónimos
secular studies (Covers fields that avoid religious or spiritual perspectives, contrasting with an explicit focus on spirituality.)
Colocaciones
study spirituality
|teach spirituality
|Christian spirituality (as a course)
|course in spirituality
|department of spirituality
|spirituality studies
Temas
religion
|academia
|education
Ejemplos
- She is completing a master's degree in Christian spirituality at the seminary.
- The university has launched a new center for the study of spirituality and culture.
- His research in spirituality focuses on the role of prayer in social movements.
- The conference brought together scholars of spirituality from different religious traditions.
- He lectures in spirituality and ethics at a Catholic university.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She studies spirituality at a religious university.
- The school offers a course in spirituality and prayer.
- He wants to do research in spirituality and ethics.
- Many books on spirituality are written by teachers in this field.
- Spirituality is an important subject in some seminaries.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
spirituality
AFI
GB/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
US/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
Sílabas y acento
spir - itu - al - ity (4 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (ity)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: spirituality
- Plural: spirituality
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
Christian spirituality
1/kɹˈɪst͡ʃən spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
spiritual life in Christianity
The ways Christians understand and live their spiritual life, including prayer, worship, and following the teachings of Jesus.
Ejemplos
- The course gives an overview of Christian spirituality from the early church to today.
- She is especially interested in Christian spirituality and social justice.
modern spirituality
1/mˈɑdɚn spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
contemporary forms of spirituality
Spiritual beliefs and practices that are common in today’s world, often mixing ideas from different religions and self‑help.
Ejemplos
- The documentary looks at modern spirituality, from yoga studios to online meditation apps.
- Modern spirituality often focuses more on personal growth than on strict religious rules.
New Age spirituality
1/njˈu ˈeɪd͡ʒ spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
New Age style spirituality
A type of modern spirituality that often includes ideas like energy, crystals, astrology, and personal transformation.
Ejemplos
- The shop mainly sells books and candles related to New Age spirituality.
- Her interests include yoga, tarot, and other forms of New Age spirituality.
religion and spirituality
1/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒən ˈænd spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
link between religion and spirituality
The idea of looking at both organized religion and personal spirituality together, and how they are similar or different.
Ejemplos
- The book explores the complex relationship between religion and spirituality in modern society.
- Our podcast talks about religion and spirituality without promoting any one faith.
search for spirituality
1/sˈɚt͡ʃ fɚ spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
trying to find spirituality
The process of looking for deeper spiritual meaning or practices in your life.
Ejemplos
- After his divorce, he began a serious search for spirituality.
- Many people in their twenties go on a search for spirituality and purpose.
spirituality and wellness
1/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti ˈænd wˈɛlnəs/
fixed phrase
link between spirituality and health
The idea that spiritual life and practices can affect a person’s physical and mental health.
Ejemplos
- The clinic holds workshops on spirituality and wellness for cancer patients.
- Many wellness apps now include content about spirituality and wellness.