Example sentences for: penitentes

How can you use “penitentes” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Journalism about Los Hermanos Penitentes has been sensationalistic, with lengthy descriptions of their Semana Santa rituals, especially when Anglo Americans migrated to New Mexico during the late nineteenth century.

  • The origins of Los Penitentes have been debated for years, but it is likely they were heavily influenced by the Franciscan Third Order, who were the friars in New Mexico until Mexico separated from Spain in 1821.

  • Los Penitentes (The Penitents)

  • The Penitentes, the ancient religious brotherhood, have attracted much research and been scrutinized by many writers and journalists.

  • De Cordova, Henderson, Sprott, and Weigle have conducted the most perceptive and sensitive writing on the Penitentes.


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