ofrenda
Pronunciation: /oˈfɾenda/
“ofrenda” is a Spanish word. Its meaning in English:
noun
In Spanish
- Don que se dedica a una divinidad para suplicarle un deseo o pedir su auxilio o, en la Iglesia Católica, a Dios y a los santos.
- Pan, vino u otros productos que los fieles llevan a la iglesia en ocasión de ciertas solemnidades.
- Por extensión, servicio o dádiva dado en señal de amor o gratitud.
- Lo que se ofrece o dedica a alguna persona o cosa.
Etymology
Semi-learned borrowing from Medieval Latin offerenda, from Latin offerendus. Compare French offrande, Catalan ofrena, Portuguese oferenda.
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