What is the Spanish word for "celibacy"?

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

English

celibacy

Spanish

celibato

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Examples of how to use "celibacy" in Spanish

English
Some priests take a vow of celibacy.
Spanish
Algunos sacerdotes hacen un voto de celibato.
English
He chose celibacy for personal reasons.
Spanish
Él eligió el celibato por razones personales.
English
Celibacy can be a difficult decision sometimes.
Spanish
El celibato puede ser una decisión difícil a veces.
English
She respected his commitment to celibacy.
Spanish
Ella respetó su compromiso con el celibato.
English
Their faith encouraged celibacy before marriage.
Spanish
Su fe fomentaba el celibato antes del matrimonio.

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