baptism
The Spanish word 'bautizo' is translated into English as 'baptism'. It refers to a Christian sacrament of initiation and adoption, usually with the use of water. It is generally associated with denominations of Christianity that practice infant baptism as well as believers' baptism. The literal sense is 'I baptize' and it can be associated with religious ceremonies, traditions, and rites of passage.
My sister's baptism will be this Saturday.
This phrase refers to the upcoming baptism event of the speaker's sister, indicating it is an important family occasion.
I attended my cousin's baptism last month.
In this sentence, the speaker shares their experience of attending a family event, highlighting the importance of baptisms in family gatherings.
The baptism will be held at the village church.
This example indicates the location where the baptism ceremony will take place, showing how these events often occur in churches.