providence

BrE /ˈprɒvɪdəns/ AmE /ˈprɑːvɪdəns/

noun en → es

1 DIVINE PROVIDENCE [singular] C1

the care and protection of a deity or supernatural power believed to exist in some religions

providencia divina, cuidado sobrenatural

  • the providence of God

Collocations act of divine providence

  • They believe in the providence of God.

    Creer en la providencia divina.

2 PROVIDENTIAL CARE [singular] B2

the care and protection given by a person or organization to someone or something

cuidado, protección

  • providence of sb/sth

Collocations show providence towards · provide for the needs of

  • The organization provides for the needs of the homeless.

    La organización proporciona cuidado a los sin hogar.

3 FORTUNE [singular] C1

good luck or fortune, especially when it seems to be caused by divine intervention

suerte, fortuna

  • a matter of providence

Collocations act of providence

  • Their survival was a matter of providence.

    Su supervivencia fue una cuestión de suerte.

4 GOVERNMENT [singular] C1

the government or administration of a place, especially in colonial times

gobierno, administración

  • providence of sb/sth

Collocations colonial providence

  • The colonial providence was established in the 17th century.

    La colonia fue establecida en el siglo XVII.

5 PROVIDENTIAL [adjective] C1

relating to providence or divine care and protection

providencial, divino

  • providential that

Collocations providential event

  • It was providential that they arrived just in time.

    Fue providencial que llegaran justo a tiempo.

6 CHARITY [singular] C1

a charitable organization or institution, especially one founded by a wealthy person to help the poor and needy

fundación caritativa, organización benéfica

  • providence of sb/sth

Collocations charitable providence

  • The charitable providence was founded by a wealthy benefactor.

    La fundación benéfica fue fundada por un filántropo.

7 HISTORICAL [singular] C1

a historical place or institution, especially one founded by a wealthy person to help the poor and needy

lugar histórico, institución histórica

  • providence of sb/sth

Collocations historical providence

  • The historical providence has been preserved for future generations.

    La institución histórica ha sido preservada para las generaciones futuras.

8 RELIGIOUS [singular] C1

a religious institution or place of worship, especially one founded by a wealthy person to help the poor and needy

institución religiosa, lugar de culto

  • providence of sb/sth

Collocations religious providence

  • The religious providence was established to serve the community.

    La institución religiosa fue establecida para servir a la comunidad.