Part of speech: Noun
Phonetic transcription: - IPA: /os.tenˈso.ɾjo/ - English: ohs-ten-SOH-ree-oh
Meanings and usage patterns: - Meanings: "Ostensorio" is a Spanish noun that refers to a monstrance, a sacred object used in Catholic worship to display the Eucharistic host. - Usage patterns: This word is more commonly used in written contexts related to Catholic religious practices and ceremonies. It may not be as frequently used in oral speech outside of religious settings.
Verb forms: "Ostensorio" is a noun, so there are no applicable verb forms or gerunds.
Example phrases: 1. El sacerdote colocó el hostia en el ostensorio. - The priest placed the host in the monstrance. 2. La procesión avanzaba lentamente, llevando el ostensorio con el Santísimo Sacramento. - The procession moved slowly, carrying the monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament.
Idiomatic expressions: While "ostensorio" itself is not part of common idiomatic expressions in Spanish, it is often featured in religious contexts and phrases related to Catholic rituals and worship.
Etymology: The term "ostensorio" comes from the Latin word "ostensōrium," which is derived from the verb "ostendere" meaning "to show" or "to display."
Synonyms and Antonyms: - Synonyms: "Custodia," "monstranza," "sagrario" (these are all related to sacred objects used in Catholic ceremonies). - Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for "ostensorio" since it is a specific religious item.