Cuaresma (Lent)
Definition
A religious observance lasting for 40 days before Easter, during which Christians traditionally engage in fasting, prayer, and repentance.
Analogy
Think of Cuaresma as a spiritual journey where you give up something you love for 40 days to focus on self-reflection and personal growth. It's like hitting the pause button on indulgences to find inner peace.
Related terms
Miércoles de Ceniza (Ash Wednesday): The first day of Lent when ashes are placed on believers' foreheads as a symbol of mortality and repentance.
Abstinencia (Abstinence): The act of voluntarily refraining from certain activities or pleasures during Lent, such as eating meat on Fridays.
Penitencia (Penance): An act performed as a sign of sorrow for sins committed, often associated with acts of charity or self-discipline during Lent.
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