apóstol
/aˈpostol/masculine
The English word "apostle" is translated into Spanish as apóstol.
The term refers to any of the group of twelve disciples.
Meaning: any of the group of twelve disciples (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of apóstol is apóstoles.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈpostol/
Did you know?
- In Spanish literature and religious discourse, the term can be used metaphorically to describe a person who zealously promotes a specific cause or ideology, much like a 'champion' or 'advocate'.
- The Spanish word apóstol shares the same root as the English 'apostle' because both stem from the Greek word for a 'messenger' who is 'sent forth'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, specific towns are named after an apóstol, such as Santiago, which refers to St. James the Apostle.
Examples in context
- El apóstol Pablo nació en Tarso.The apostle Paul was born in Tarsus.This sentence uses apóstol to identify the birthplace of Paul.Tatoeba #8395130 by arh, translation #8416162 by cromwellt
- El Camino de Santiago es una ruta de peregrinación hacia la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela, donde supuestamente están enterrados los restos del apóstol Santiago.The St. James's Way is a pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain, where allegedly the remains of the apostle St. James are buried.This sentence uses apóstol in the context of the burial site of St. James.Tatoeba #10021332 by manufrutos, translation #3997377 by hjoest
- Fue elegido como enviado de la pazHe was chosen as an apostle of peace
- Cada apóstol tenía una misión especial.Each apostle had a special mission.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are studying a painting in a museum.
- Sofía¿Quién es el apóstol que sostiene la llave?Who is the apostle holding the key?
- AlejandroCreo que es San Pedro, Sofía.I think it is Saint Peter, Sofía.
- SofíaTiene sentido, él fue un apóstol muy importante.That makes sense, he was a very important apostle.
- AlejandroSí, es una figura central en la Iglesia.Yes, he is a central figure in the Church.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apostle” translations and entries apóstol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries apóstol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
