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"Creyentes" is a form of "creyente", a noun which is often translated as "believer". "Practicantes" is a form of "practicante", an adjective which is often translated as "practicing". Learn more about the difference between "creyentes" and "practicantes" below.
el creyente(
kreh
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yehn
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (devout)
a. who believe
La iglesia necesita más jóvenes creyentes en Dios.The church needs more young people who believe in God.
b. with faith
Las personas creyentes esperaban que ocurriera un milagro.People with faith were waiting for a miracle.
practicante, el practicante, la practicante(
prahk
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tee
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kahn
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teh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (religious)
a. practicing (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Marisa está bautizada y cree en Dios, pero no es católica practicante.Marisa was baptized and believes in God, but she isn't a practicing Catholic.
b. practising (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los padres de Gustavo son luteranos practicantes.Gustavo's parents are practising Lutherans.
2. (active)
a. practicing (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Carlos es abogado practicante.Carlos is a practicing lawyer.
b. practising (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Guillermo se describe como naturista practicante y nudista.Guillermo describes himself as a practising naturist and nudist.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. medical assistant
El Dr. Cayeros está haciendo la ronda matutina con dos practicantes.Dr. Cayeros is doing the morning round with two medical assistants.
b. nurse (member of nursing staff)
El practicante que me dio la inyección tenía muy buena mano.The nurse who gave me the injection was very good.
4. (trainee teacher) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. student teacher
Las clases con las practicantes son siempre las más divertidas.Classes with student teachers are always great fun.
5. (person gaining work experience) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. intern
Hay muchos practicantes trabajando en el organismo, pero no se les paga.There are a lot of interns working for the organization, but they aren't paid.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Soy practicante de gimnasia desde toda la vida.I've been doing gymnastics all my life.
Esto es un problema común entre los practicantes de danza.This is a common problem among dancers.
7. (religious)
a. churchgoer (Christian)
El cura espera que estos antiguos practicantes regresen a la iglesia.The priest hopes that these former churchgoers will return to the church.
b. practitioner
Los practicantes de esta religión creen en la reencarnación.Practitioners of this religion believe in reincarnation.
