Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quaresma
noun
/kwaˈrɛzmə/
Definition
A period of fasting and penance observed by Christians leading up to Easter.
Examples
- During quaresma, many people choose to give up certain luxuries.
- Quaresma begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday.
- In some cultures, special foods are prepared to mark the observance of quaresma.
Meaning
Quaresma refers to Lent, the 40-day season of reflection and preparation for the coming of Easter, marked by fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.
Synonyms
- Lent
- Fast
- Preparation