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take the veil

/teɪk ðə veɪl/

Traducción: Expresión anticuada que significa hacerse monja, en referencia a la práctica tradicional de que una mujer tome votos religiosos y lleve velo como parte de su hábito.

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/teɪk ðə veɪl/C1formalobsoleto
  • esExpresión anticuada que significa hacerse monja, en referencia a la práctica tradicional de que una mujer tome votos religiosos y lleve velo como parte de su hábito.

An archaic expression meaning to become a nun, referring to the traditional practice of a woman taking religious vows and wearing a veil as part of her habit.

  1. C1formal

    To become a nun by taking religious vows, traditionally involving wearing a veil as a symbol of dedication.

    estomar el velo

    • She decided to take the veil and join the convent.
    • Many young women in the 19th century chose to take the veil.
    • After years of contemplation, she finally took the veil.