exvoto
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el exvoto
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (general)
a. ex-voto
El altar estaba lleno de exvotos que iban de monedas y flores de plástico hasta peines y extremidades diminutas.The altar was filled with ex-votos ranging from coins and plastic flowers to combs and minute limbs.
b. votive offering
La capilla había sido construida por el dueño de la finca como un exvoto para agradecer a Dios por salvarle la vida a su hija.The chapel had been built by the owner of the estate as a votive offering to thank God for saving his daughter's life.
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