What is the Spanish word for "anointing"?

Learn how to say "anointing" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

anointing

Spanish

unción

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Examples of how to use "anointing" in Spanish

English
The anointing of the king was a solemn ceremony.
Spanish
La unción del rey fue una ceremonia solemne.
English
The priest began the anointing of elders
Spanish
El sacerdote comenzó la unción de los ancianos.
English
She felt the anointing during the ceremony
Spanish
Ella sintió la unción durante la ceremonia.
English
Anointing oil covered his forehead and hands
Spanish
El aceite de unción cubrió su frente y sus manos.
English
They spoke about the king's anointing yesterday
Spanish
Hablaron ayer sobre la unción del rey.

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The anointing of the king was a solemn ceremony.

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