Apolo
/aˈpolo/masculine
The English name 'apollo' is translated into Spanish as Apolo.
Apolo refers to the son of Zeus.
Meaning: the son of Zeus (noun)
Which one should you use?
The diminutive form Apolito can be used to convey familiarity or endearment.
How does it change in a sentence?
Apolo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈpolo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish language uses the word apolíneo to describe a person who is calm and rational, contrasting with the 'dionysian' side of human nature.
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, the word 'apolo' can be used metaphorically in poetry to describe a person of extraordinary beauty or brilliance, much like the god himself.
- When discussing the NASA space program, Spanish speakers use the Spanish spelling Apolo even when referring to the American mission, rather than keeping the English spelling.
Examples in context
- El programa Apolo dio un gran avance a nuestro conocimiento del espacio.The Apollo program greatly advanced our knowledge of space.This sentence shows how Apolo refers to the space program.Tatoeba #1264934 by marcelostockle, translation #67743 by Zifre
- Contra todas las expectativas, el transbordador Apolo regresó a salvo a la tierra.Against all expectations, the Apollo spacecraft made it safely back to Earth.This sentence shows how Apolo refers to the spacecraft.Tatoeba #1688020 by marcelostockle, translation #519443 by darinmex
- Apolo juzgó a Sócrates el hombre más sabio.Apollo adjudged Socrates the wisest man.This sentence shows Apolo in a mythological context.Tatoeba #11030732 by carlosalberto, translation #11030721 by carlosalberto
- En la mitología griega, Apolo era el dios del sol.In Greek mythology, Apolo was the god of the sun.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing Greek mythology in a library.
- DanielElena, ¿quién es el dios de la música?Elena, who is the god of music?
- ElenaEse es Apolo, el hijo de Zeus.That is Apollo, the son of Zeus.
- DanielCreo que Apolo también es el dios del sol.I think Apollo is also the god of the sun.
- ElenaTienes razón, Daniel, él tiene muchos poderes.You are right, Daniel, he has many powers.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apollo” translations and entries Apolo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
