What does «votivo» mean in Spanish?
- It is said of what is offered by vow (by promise); offered, dedicated or performed in fulfillment of a vow, in gratitude or devotion. Also, that which is related to a vow, in the sense of a promise, especially a religious promise.
Examples of use in Spanish: "ofrendas votivas".
"oración votiva".
"una ofrenda votiva".
"colocó una ofrenda votiva en el santuario".
"encendieron cirios y velas votivas frente a imágenes religiosas".
- Expressing or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when a private vow is made or a private intention is requested.
Examples of use in Spanish: "La iglesia estaba iluminada con velas votivas".
- Optional; not prescribed; having the nature of a voluntary offering.
- The term is used to refer to the Mass that, not being proper to the day, can be said by vow or devotion on certain days.
- An object offered in fulfillment of a vow, such as a candle used as a vigil light.
Examples of use in Spanish: "Son cientos los votivos que han ido dejando los fieles en el muro".
"los votivos se han utilizado durante siglos, comenzando con su uso en iglesias".