reverence

BrE /ˈrevərəns/ AmE /ˈrevərəns/

noun en → es

1 HONOR/RESPECT [uncountable] B2

great respect and admiration for someone or something, especially a god or religious figure

respeto, veneración

  • have reverence for somebody/something

Collocations reverence for a leader · reverence for the gods

  • She has great reverence for her grandmother.

    Ella tiene un gran respeto por su abuela.

2 WORSHIP [uncountable] C1

the act of showing respect and admiration to a god or religious figure, especially by praying or singing hymns

adoración, culto

  • show reverence

Collocations reverence in church · reverence during a ceremony

  • The congregation showed their reverence by singing hymns.

    La congregación mostró su adoración cantando himnos.

3 HUMILITY [uncountable] C1

the quality of being humble and respectful, especially towards someone or something that you admire

humildad, respeto

  • show reverence

Collocations reverence in the presence of a teacher · reverence for nature

  • He showed great reverence when speaking to his mentor.

    Él mostró gran respeto al hablar con su mentor.