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limbos

/ˈlɪmboʊz/

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noun

Limbo

(Roman Catholic theology, since circa 400 A.D.) The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).

Examples :

"Some theologians believe that before Jesus's sacrifice, the souls of righteous people existed in limbos, awaiting entry into heaven. "

Algunos teólogos creen que antes del sacrificio de Jesús, las almas de los justos existían en el limbo, esperando entrar en el cielo.

theology religion soul philosophy doctrine being

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noun

El limbo, un estado intermedio, un estado de olvido

(by extension, since the 16th century) Any in-between place, state or condition of neglect or oblivion which results in an unresolved status, delay or deadlock.

Examples :

"My application has been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for two weeks."

Mi solicitud ha estado atascada en el limbo burocrático durante dos semanas.

condition state situation place