Redentore

/reˈdɛn.to.re/
The Redeemer

La festa del Redentore è una tradizione veneziana.

The Feast of the Redeemer is a Venetian tradition.


religious

A title for Jesus Christ as the savior of humanity, often depicted in Christian art and religious contexts.

La statua del Redentore domina la città.

The statue of the Redeemer dominates the city.

The term is commonly associated with religious art and festivals, particularly in Italy.

cultural

A reference to the Feast of the Redeemer, a major religious celebration in Venice, Italy, held annually on the third Sunday of July.

Ogni anno, i veneziani festeggiano il Redentore con fuochi d'artificio.

Every year, Venetians celebrate the Redeemer with fireworks.

The festival commemorates the end of a plague in Venice in 1576 and includes a temporary bridge built over the Giudecca Canal.

Collocations

festa del RedentoreFeast of the Redeemerstatua del Redentorestatue of the Redeemer

Related Phrases

Cristo Redentorephrase
Christ the Redeemer

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Cultural Significance

The Feast of the Redeemer is a major event in Venice, featuring religious processions, fireworks, and a temporary bridge over the Giudecca Canal.

Gold Rule

Religious Context

When used in religious contexts, 'Redentore' refers to Jesus Christ as the savior, often depicted in art and statues.

Word Origin

Derived from the Italian word 'redentore,' meaning 'redeemer,' which comes from the Latin 'redemptor,' referring to Jesus Christ as the savior.

Usage Notes

The term is primarily used in religious and cultural contexts, particularly in Italy, where it is associated with the Feast of the Redeemer in Venice.

Word Breakdown

Redentore
redeemer
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Dizionario Italiano-Inglese