How to Say ‘Brotherhood’ in Mexican Spanish
La cofradía
lah koh-frah-DEE-ah
[lah koh-frah-DEE-ah]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: A cofradía is a lay religious group, usually tied to a parish or neighbourhood, that organises processions and cares for a sacred image. Members often take enormous pride in its history, so asking about it is usually welcomed.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article used before a feminine noun.
La frase «La cultura de trabajo» empieza con «La».
The phrase “The work culture” begins with “La.”
cofradía
[koh-frah-DEE-ah]
brotherhood
A religious lay group devoted to a saint or image, active in Holy Week.
Mi abuelo era miembro de una cofradía.
My grandfather was a member of a brotherhood.
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