ágape
/ˈaɡape/
The English word 'agape' is translated into Spanish as ágape, meaning 'astonished'.
As an adjective, ágape describes a state of being astonished. It is worth noting that the same spelling, ágape, is also used as a noun to refer to a 'love feast'.
Meaning: astonished (adj)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaɡape/
Did you know?
- In some formal Spanish contexts, an ágape is not a full seated meal but a sophisticated cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres.
- The Spanish noun ágape descends from the Ancient Greek word agápē, which specifically denoted the highest form of unconditional love.
- Because ágape as a noun is quite formal, using it to describe a casual get-together can sound humorous or intentionally sophisticated to a native speaker.
Examples in context
- Mi fe me enseña la importancia del amor incondicional hacia mi prójimo.My faith teaches me the importance of unconditional love for my neighbor.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are looking at a magic trick.
- Alejandro¡Mira cómo desapareció la moneda!Look how the coin disappeared!
- ElenaEstoy ágape, no entiendo cómo lo hizo.I am astonished, I don't understand how he did it.
- AlejandroEs realmente un truco increíble.It is really an incredible trick.
- ElenaSí, me dejó totalmente sorprendida.Yes, it left me totally surprised.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ágape, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ágape, CC BY-SA 4.0.
