comunión
nounCEFR B2
What does “comunión” mean in English?
1.the Christian sacrament of sharing consecrated bread and wine, or the ceremony marking a child's first participation in it
2.a shared sense of closeness, understanding or unity between people
Example sentences
Toda la familia se reunió para celebrar la primera comunión de la niña.
The whole family got together to celebrate the girl's first communion.
Durante el retiro, sintió una profunda comunión con la naturaleza que la rodeaba.
During the retreat, she felt a deep communion with the nature around her.
How to use it
La comunión (noun, feminine) most concretely names the Christian sacrament: hacer la primera comunión (to have one's first communion, an important family celebration in many Spanish-speaking countries). Figuratively, it can describe a deep sense of unity: estar en comunión con la naturaleza.
Common mistake
La primera comunión is a major family and social event in many Catholic communities, not merely a private religious act — expect it to be discussed as a celebration comparable to a birthday party.
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Nociones específicas: creencias y rel.