mary

BrE /ˈmeəri/ AmE /ˈmeri/

noun en → es

1 PERSON'S NAME [noun] A2

a female given name, often used as a surname in some families

nombre propio femenino

  • Mary is my best friend.

    María es mi mejor amiga.

2 BIBLE [noun] C1

a woman in the New Testament of the Bible, who was one of Jesus' followers and is believed to have been his mother

María (de la Biblia)

  • Mary was present at the crucifixion of Jesus.

    María estuvo presente en la crucifixión de Jesús.

3 ST. MARY [noun] B2

a title given to Mary in Christian churches, especially the Roman Catholic Church

Santa María

  • St. Mary's Cathedral is a beautiful building.

    La catedral de Santa María es un edificio hermoso.

4 FLOWER [noun] C1

a common name for the Virgin Mary, often used in poetry and literature to symbolize purity or innocence

virgen (símbolo de pureza)

  • The lily is often called the flower of Mary.

    El lirio a menudo se llama la flor de María.

5 MAY [noun] C1

a common name for the month of May, especially in religious contexts

mes de mayo (en contextos religiosos)

  • Mary is the month of May.

    Marzo es el mes de mayo.

6 MOTHER [noun] C1

a common name for a mother, especially in religious contexts or when referring to Mary as the mother of Jesus

madre (en contextos religiosos)

  • Mary is often referred to as the mother of Jesus.

    María a menudo se refiere como la madre de Jesús.

7 ST. MARY [noun] C1

a title given to Mary in Christian churches, especially the Roman Catholic Church, often used as part of a church name or address

Santa María (en nombre de iglesia)

  • St. Mary's Church is located on Main Street.

    La Iglesia de Santa María está ubicada en la calle principal.

8 MAY [noun] C1

a common name for the month of May, especially in religious contexts or when referring to Mary as a symbol of spring and renewal

mes de mayo (en contextos religiosos)

  • Mary is often associated with the month of May.

    María a menudo se asocia con el mes de mayo.