sabbath

BrE /ˈsæbəθ/ AmE /ˈsæbəθ/

noun en → es

1 RELIGIOUS DAY [singular] B2

the day of rest and worship for Jews, from Friday evening to Saturday evening

shabat, día de reposo judío

Collocations keep the Sabbath

  • The synagogue was full for the sabbath service.

    La sinagoga estaba llena para el servicio del shabat.

2 REST DAY [singular] B1

the day of rest and worship for Christians, often observed on Sunday

domingo, día de descanso cristiano

Collocations observe the Sabbath

  • Many churches have special services on Sunday to observe the Sabbath.

    Muchas iglesias tienen servicios especiales los domingos para observar el día de descanso.