procesión
A number of people moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony.
A procession is a formal, orderly movement of people, typically for a ceremonial or religious purpose.
Palavra em 30 segundos
- A group of people moving forward in an orderly, ceremonial way.
- Often associated with religious traditions and public demonstrations of faith.
- Can also describe a long, slow line of people or things.
Summary
A procession is a formal, orderly movement of people, typically for a ceremonial or religious purpose.
- A group of people moving forward in an orderly, ceremonial way.
- Often associated with religious traditions and public demonstrations of faith.
- Can also describe a long, slow line of people or things.
Focus on the orderly movement
Remember that a procession implies a specific, organized pace. It is never used for chaotic or disorganized crowds.
Don't confuse with protest
A procession is usually a peaceful, traditional event. If people are angry and protesting, use the word 'manifestación' instead.
Cultural importance in Spain and Latin America
Processions are central to 'Semana Santa' (Holy Week). Understanding this context helps grasp why the word carries a sense of tradition and deep emotion.
Exemplos
4 de 4La procesión recorrió las calles principales del pueblo.
The procession went through the main streets of the town.
El arzobispo encabezó la solemne procesión.
The archbishop led the solemn procession.
Había una procesión de turistas entrando al museo.
There was a procession of tourists entering the museum.
Se documentó la procesión académica durante la investidura.
The academic procession was documented during the inauguration.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'process' that is 'on' the street. A procession is a process of people moving together in a line.
Overview
La palabra 'procesión' proviene del latín 'processio' y se utiliza fundamentalmente para describir desplazamientos colectivos. Aunque puede referirse a cualquier grupo que camina en orden, su uso está fuertemente ligado a contextos culturales y religiosos donde la comunidad se desplaza de un punto a otro siguiendo un protocolo establecido.
Usage Patterns
Se utiliza principalmente con verbos de movimiento como 'ir', 'ver' o 'formar'. Por ejemplo, decimos 'formar una procesión' para indicar la acción de organizarse, o 'ver pasar la procesión' para describir la observación del evento. Es un sustantivo femenino y suele ir acompañado de adjetivos que describen el tono del evento, como 'solemne', 'religiosa' o 'larga'.
Common Contexts
El contexto más común es el de la Semana Santa en países hispanohablantes, donde las hermandades sacan imágenes religiosas a la calle. También se usa en contextos civiles, como procesiones universitarias, desfiles conmemorativos o incluso de forma metafórica para describir una fila larga y lenta de vehículos o personas.
Similar Words comparison
A diferencia de 'desfile', que suele tener un carácter festivo, militar o de exhibición, la 'procesión' implica una carga de solemnidad, respeto o devoción. Mientras que 'manifestación' implica una protesta política, la 'procesión' es un acto de carácter tradicional o ceremonial.
Notas de uso
The word is generally formal or neutral. It is widely used in religious and ceremonial contexts. In everyday speech, it can be used metaphorically to describe any long line of people.
Erros comuns
Students often use 'procesión' for any group of people walking. Remember it requires the element of order and ceremony. Avoid using it for casual walking groups.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'process' that is 'on' the street. A procession is a process of people moving together in a line.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'processio', meaning 'an advance' or 'a going forth'. It shares the same root as the English word 'procession'.
Contexto cultural
In many Spanish-speaking countries, especially Spain, processions are a major cultural event during Easter. They involve statues, music, and thousands of participants.
Exemplos
La procesión recorrió las calles principales del pueblo.
everydayThe procession went through the main streets of the town.
El arzobispo encabezó la solemne procesión.
formalThe archbishop led the solemn procession.
Había una procesión de turistas entrando al museo.
informalThere was a procession of tourists entering the museum.
Se documentó la procesión académica durante la investidura.
academicThe academic procession was documented during the inauguration.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
ir en procesión
to go in a procession
la procesión va por dentro
to suffer in silence (idiom)
encabezar la procesión
to lead the way
Frequentemente confundido com
A desfile is usually for entertainment, military displays, or celebrations. A procesión is inherently more serious and ritualistic.
Padrões gramaticais
Focus on the orderly movement
Remember that a procession implies a specific, organized pace. It is never used for chaotic or disorganized crowds.
Don't confuse with protest
A procession is usually a peaceful, traditional event. If people are angry and protesting, use the word 'manifestación' instead.
Cultural importance in Spain and Latin America
Processions are central to 'Semana Santa' (Holy Week). Understanding this context helps grasp why the word carries a sense of tradition and deep emotion.
Teste-se
Completa la frase con la palabra correcta.
Durante la Semana Santa, los fieles caminaban en ___ por las calles.
La frase describe un evento religioso ordenado, por lo que 'procesión' es el término adecuado.
Pontuação: /1
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasAunque la mayoría de las veces se asocia con la religión, también existen procesiones civiles, como las académicas en graduaciones o las que se realizan en eventos oficiales.
Los verbos más comunes son 'formar' una procesión, 'participar' en ella o 'ver' pasar la procesión.
Un desfile suele ser más festivo o militar, mientras que la procesión tiene un carácter solemne, ritual o devocional.
Sí, se puede decir 'una procesión de gente' para enfatizar que hay mucha gente caminando lentamente en fila.
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