comulgar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

[komulˈɡaɾ]

Translation Options into English

• To commune
• To partake (especially in religious context)
• To receive Communion

Meaning and Usage

"Comulgar" is mainly used in a religious context, referring to the act of receiving Communion (the Eucharist) in Christian practices. It can also imply a deeper sense of connection or unity with a community or group of believers. In colloquial contexts, it may refer to agreeing with someone's opinions or beliefs or even sharing in their experiences.

• Frequency of Use: The term is commonly used in both oral and written forms, particularly in religious discussions or texts. However, it may be more frequently encountered in spoken language during religious services or informal conversations about faith.

Example Sentences

1. "Hoy voy a comulgar por primera vez en la iglesia."
   "Today I will receive Communion for the first time in church."

2. "Es importante comulgar con las creencias de tu comunidad."
   "It is important to share in the beliefs of your community."

3. "Después de comulgar, me sentí en paz."
   "After receiving Communion, I felt at peace."

Idiomatic Expressions

"Comulgar" is often part of idiomatic expressions, particularly in discussions of shared beliefs or unity:

• Comulgar con ruedas de molino: To swallow something without question or with blind faith.

  • "Algunas personas comulgan con ruedas de molino en lugar de cuestionar lo que se les dice."
    "Some people swallow things without question instead of questioning what they are told."

• Comulgar las ideas: To share or agree on ideas.

  • "Es fácil trabajar juntos cuando comulgamos las ideas."
    "It’s easy to work together when we share the same ideas."

• Comulgar con alguien: To be in agreement with someone.

  • "Ella siempre comulga con su forma de ver la vida."
    "She always agrees with his way of seeing life."

Etymology

"Comulgar" comes from the Latin "communicare," which means "to share" or "to make common." The term evolved in the religious context to refer specifically to sharing in the sacrament of Communion.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Participar (to participate)
• Compartir (to share)

• Recibir (to receive)

• Antonyms:

• Rechazar (to reject)
• Aislarse (to isolate oneself)
• Desunir (to divide)