Afrodita
/afɾoˈdita/feminine
Afrodita is the Spanish name for the Greek goddess Aphrodite.
Meaning: Greek goddess (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/afɾoˈdita/
Did you know?
- While Afrodita is the goddess of love, Spanish speakers may use the adjective afrodisíaco to describe foods or scents that stimulate sexual desire.
- Although Afrodita is most commonly linked to the Greek word for 'sea foam', some linguists believe the name may actually have Semitic origins.
- Spanish speakers often use the name Afrodita as a playful or hyperbolic way to describe a woman of exceptional beauty.
Examples in context
- Afrodita es hermana de Atenea.Aphrodite is Athena's sister.This sentence identifies the relationship between Afrodita and Atenea.Tatoeba #7251925 by Juanpa, translation #13958897 by IdiomHunter
- ¿Sabes quién es Afrodita?Do you know who Aphrodite is?This sentence is a way to ask if someone recognizes the identity of Afrodita.Tatoeba #13652967 by mervert1, translation #13651363 by mervert1
- Afrodita es conocida por su belleza y seducción.Aphrodite is known for her beauty and seduction.
- Vestido con gracia, como Afrodita.Gracefully dressed, like Aphrodite.
- Afrodita es la diosa de la belleza.Aphrodite is the goddess of beauty.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a history assignment.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿estás leyendo sobre Afrodita?Alejandro, are you reading about Aphrodite?
- AlejandroSí, Sofía, es muy interesante.Yes, Sofia, it is very interesting.
- SofíaMe gusta mucho el mito de Afrodita.I really like the myth of Aphrodite.
- AlejandroA mí también me gusta.I like it too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “aphrodite” translations and entries Afrodita, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Afrodita, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
