shiva

[US]/'ʃi:və/
[UK]/ˈʃɪvə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. período de duelo hindú de siete días.
Word Forms
Pluralshivas

Phrases & Collocations

Shiva lingam

Shiva lingam

Lord Shiva

Lord Shiva

Shiva temple

Templo de Shiva

Example Sentences

Shiva is a major Hindu deity known as the Destroyer.

Shiva es una deidad hindú importante conocida como el Destructor.

Many people worship Shiva in temples across India.

Muchas personas adoran a Shiva en templos de toda la India.

Devotees often offer prayers to Shiva for blessings.

Los devotos a menudo ofrecen oraciones a Shiva en busca de bendiciones.

The statue of Shiva in the temple is beautifully crafted.

La estatua de Shiva en el templo está bellamente elaborada.

Shiva is often depicted with a trident and a drum.

A menudo se representa a Shiva con un tridente y un tambor.

Many festivals in India are dedicated to Shiva.

Muchos festivales en la India están dedicados a Shiva.

The dance of Shiva is a popular motif in Indian art.

La danza de Shiva es un motivo popular en el arte indio.

Shiva is also known as Mahadeva, the great god.

Shiva también es conocido como Mahadeva, el gran dios.

In Hindu mythology, Shiva is often associated with destruction and renewal.

En la mitología hindú, Shiva a menudo se asocia con la destrucción y la renovación.

Many people wear symbols of Shiva for protection and strength.

Muchas personas usan símbolos de Shiva para protección y fuerza.

Real-world Examples

Abby was later told that her father consulted a rabbi about his decision to cut her off, and that this rabbi told him, your child is dead now. When she actually dies, you don't need to sit shiva.

Abby fue informada más tarde de que su padre había consultado a un rabino sobre su decisión de cortarla, y que este rabino le dijo: 'Tu hija está muerta ahora'. Cuando realmente muera, no necesitarás hacer shiva.

Source: American Life Podcast

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