gospel

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BrE /ˈɡɒspəl/ AmE /ˈɡɑːspəl/

noun en → es

1 RELIGION [singular] B1

one of the four books in the New Testament that tell about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

evangelio, libro del evangelio

Collocations the Gospel according to Matthew

  • The four gospels are the most important books in Christianity.

    Los cuatro evangelios son los libros más importantes en el cristianismo.

2 BELIEF [singular] B2

the teachings of Jesus Christ as described in the New Testament, or a set of religious beliefs based on these teachings

enseñanza de Jesús, doctrina cristiana

Collocations the gospel according to Paul

  • He preaches the gospel of love and forgiveness.

    Él predica el evangelio del amor y la perdón.

3 TRUTH [singular] C1

a belief or idea that is accepted as true by many people, especially in a religious context

verdad aceptada, creencia

Collocations the gospel truth

  • She speaks the gospel truth when she says that honesty is the best policy.

    Ella habla la verdad aceptada cuando dice que la honestidad es la mejor política.

4 MUSIC [singular] B2

a type of music that is based on Christian religious songs and hymns, often performed in a church service or concert

música gospel

Collocations gospel choir

  • The church has a great gospel choir.

    La iglesia tiene un gran coro de música gospel.

5 MESSAGE [singular] C1

a message or piece of news that is believed to be true and important, often used in a non-religious context

mensajero de buenas noticias, noticia importante

Collocations bring the gospel to people

  • He is bringing the gospel of peace and hope to war-torn regions.

    Él está llevando el mensaje de paz y esperanza a regiones devastadas por la guerra.

6 IDEAL [singular] C1

an ideal or principle that is strongly believed in and followed, often used metaphorically to describe someone's guiding principles

ideal, principio

Collocations live by the gospel of hard work

  • She lives by the gospel that honesty is the best policy.

    Ella vive según el principio de que la honestidad es la mejor política.

7 TRUTH [singular] C1

a statement or belief that is accepted as true by many people, often used in a non-religious context to mean something that is widely believed and accepted as true

verdad aceptada, creencia

Collocations the gospel of common sense

  • The gospel is that hard work leads to success.

    La verdad aceptada es que el trabajo duro conduce al éxito.

8 MUSIC [singular] B2

a type of music that is based on Christian religious songs and hymns, often performed in a church service or concert

música gospel

Collocations gospel singer

  • She is a famous gospel singer.

    Ella es una famosa cantante de música gospel.