Why does the Spanish dictionary define Pascua as both Easter and Passover?

Aren't they different?Why does the Spanish dictionary define Pascua as both Easter and Passover?
Because Easter is derived from Passover--Jesus arose on the Sunday after Passover. Some early Christians observed Easter on the same day as Passover.



This is true in most languages that are not northern European--French "Paques", Greek "Pascha", etc.Why does the Spanish dictionary define Pascua as both Easter and Passover?
No. They are the same.

The Jewish festival / occasion of Passover is the Christian festival / occasion of Easter.



They happen at the same time. Why does the Spanish dictionary define Pascua as both Easter and Passover?
samething, bitchettedoodle.