apocalipsis
/a.po.kaˈlis.pis/The end of the world or a catastrophic event that brings about the end of an era or civilization.
Los profetas bíblicos a menudo hablaban del apocalipsis como un juicio divino.
Biblical prophets often spoke of the apocalypse as divine judgment.
In Spanish, 'apocalipsis' is often used in religious or literary contexts to describe the end of the world or a major catastrophe.
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Religious Context
'Apocalipsis' is frequently used in religious contexts, especially in reference to the Book of Revelation in the Bible.
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In Spanish, 'apocalipsis' is not capitalized unless it is part of a proper noun or title.
📖Word Origin
From Greek 'apokalypsis' (ἀποκάλυψις), meaning 'revelation' or 'unveiling'. In Spanish, it refers to the end of the world as described in the Book of Revelation.
📝Usage Notes
The term is often used metaphorically to describe any large-scale disaster or the end of an era.