auto de fé
auto de fé is the alternative form of auto da fe.
Meaning of auto da fe
Noun
auto da fe (plural auto da fes or autos da fe)
- The public announcement of the sentences imposed by the Inquisition on supposed heretics.
- The public execution of those sentences, often by burning at the stake.
Forms of auto de fé
| plural | autos de fé |
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Origin of auto de fé
From medieval Spanish auto de fé (“act of faith”).
Questions about auto de fé
- What is auto de fé the alternative form of?
- Auto de fé is the alternative form of auto da fe.
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