baptism

A Christian sacrament that symbolizes spiritual cleansing and rebirth, typically involving the use of water.

ruХристианское таинство, символизирующее духовное очищение и возрождение, обычно с использованием воды.esSacramento cristiano que simboliza la purificación espiritual y el renacimiento, generalmente con el uso de agua. También puede referirse a una experiencia o ceremonia que marca una iniciación o un comienzo.frRite ou sacrement chrétien marquant l'entrée dans la foi, souvent par aspersion ou immersion dans l'eau, symbolisant la purification et la renaissance spirituelle. Peut aussi désigner une initiation ou une première expérience.deChristliches Sakrament, das die geistliche Reinigung und Wiedergeburt symbolisiert, meist unter Verwendung von Wasser. Allgemein auch die Aufnahme in eine Gemeinschaft oder der Beginn von etwas Neuem.ptSacramento cristão que simboliza purificação espiritual e renascimento, geralmente realizado com água. Também pode designar qualquer rito de iniciação ou purificação, bem como a experiência de iniciar alguém em uma nova vida ou fé.zh基督教中的一项圣礼，象征属灵的洁净与重生，通常用水施行。也泛指类似的洗礼、首次经历或考验。arسرّ مسيحي يدل على التطهير الروحي والتجدد، ويُجرى عادةً بالماء. ويُطلق أيضاً على أي تنقية أو إدخال في جماعة أو تجربة أولى.

1. Christian sacrament B1 formal

   A Christian rite of initiation and purification, symbolizing spiritual cleansing and admission to the church.

   • The baptism of the infant took place at the local church.
   • Many Christians believe baptism washes away original sin.
   • She was baptized in a river as a symbol of her faith.

   ruКрещениеesBautismo cristianofrbaptêmedeTaufeptbatismozh洗礼arالمعمودية

   Синонимы: christening

2. Initiation or first experience B2 informal

   A first experience of something, often challenging or transformative.

   • His first solo flight was a baptism of fire.
   • The new job was a baptism into the world of corporate finance.
   • Her first marathon was a true baptism of endurance.

   ruПосвящение или первое испытаниеesBautismo de fuego o iniciaciónfrBaptême (première expérience)deEinweihung oder erste PrüfungptIniciação ou primeira experiênciazh洗礼或初次考验arالتجربة الأولى أو التنشئة

   Синонимы: debutinitiationintroductionrite of passage

• baptisms plural form
• baptisms' possessive plural form
• baptism's possessive singular form