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

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/sa.kɾisˈta.na/

Translation Options

• Sacristan
• Sexton

Meaning

A "sacristana" is a woman who has the role of taking care of the sacristy, which is the room in a church where sacred vessels, vestments, and other items used in the celebration of the Mass are kept. The term "sacristana" is used in both oral and written contexts but may be more commonly heard in religious settings.

Example Sentences

1. La sacristana colocó los cálices en la mesa del altar.

2. The sacristan placed the chalices on the altar table.

3. La sacristana cuida con esmero las reliquias de la iglesia.

4. The sacristan carefully takes care of the church's relics.

Idiomatic Expressions

• Hablar como sacristana
• Meaning: To speak very politely or be very careful with words.
• Example: Debes hablar con cuidado, no como sacristana.

• Translation: You should speak carefully, not like a sacristan.

• Meterse en camisa de once varas como sacristana

• Meaning: To get involved in a situation that brings problems or dilemmas.
• Example: Se metió en camisa de once varas como sacristana al criticar al jefe.
• Translation: He got himself into a situation like a sacristan by criticizing the boss.

Etymology

The term "sacristana" comes from the word "sacristán," which refers to the male equivalent of this role, the sacristan or sexton. Both "sacristana" and "sacristán" have their roots in the Latin word "sacrarium," which means "sanctuary."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Monaguilla (Altar girl) - Encargada de la sacristía (Person in charge of the sacristy)

Antonyms: - Desocupada (Unoccupied) - Descuidada (Neglected)