baptism

a religious ceremony in which a person is welcomed into the Christian church by being washed with water or having water poured on them

bautismo, unción con agua

• have a baptism

Collocations christening ceremony · religious baptism

• The baby had a baptism at the local church.

  El bebé tuvo un bautismo en la iglesia local.

a ceremony or event in which someone is formally introduced into a group, organization, or profession

iniciación, ceremonia de ingreso

• have a baptism of fire

Collocations military initiation · professional baptism

• He had a baptism of fire when he started his new job.

  Tuvo un bautismo de fuego cuando comenzó su nuevo trabajo.