celta
/ˈθelta/
The English word 'celtic' is translated into Spanish as celta. Wiktionary also lists céltico.
Meaning: of the Celts, of the style of the Celts (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| celta | /ˈθelta/ /ˈselta/ |
| céltico | /ˈθeltiko/ /ˈseltiko/ |
Both celta and céltico are used to describe things related to the Celts or the style of the Celts. You may also encounter related terms such as druida (druid) or trisquel (triskelion).
Which one should you use?
The form celta can be used as a masculine or feminine adjective depending on the noun it modifies. The form céltico is another variation used to express the same meaning.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form céltica is used specifically to modify feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈθelta/
Did you know?
- The term celta is strongly linked to regional identities in Galicia and Asturias, where locals may claim a celta heritage to distinguish themselves from the rest of Spain.
- The word celta is used in the names of several sports teams in Spain, most notably the football club RC Celta de Vigo.
- In Spanish, the word celta is an adjective that does not change its ending for gender, making it an invariant adjective like 'estudiante'.
Examples in context
- ¿Te gusta la música celta?Do you like Celtic music?This sentence is useful for asking about a preference for celta music.Tatoeba #4380907 by saverius, translation #3938912 by Hybrid
- Estamos escuchando música celta.We're listening to Celtic music.This sentence is useful for describing the action of listening to celta music.Tatoeba #7191569 by ecorralest101, translation #7021204 by shekitten
- Me encanta el arte celtaI love Celtic art
- Estoy estudiando la historia célticaI am studying Celtic history
- Me encanta la música celtaI love Celtic music
- Hoy aprendí algo nuevo sobre la mitología célticaToday I learned something new about Celtic mythology
- Me gustaría aprender más sobre la música goidélicaI would like to learn more about Gaelic music
- El simbolismo céltico es fascinanteCeltic symbolism is fascinating
- Me gustaría visitar Irlanda para explorar la historia celta y escuchar música tradicionalI would like to visit Ireland to explore Celtic history and listen to traditional music
- Ese collar tiene un diseño celta.That necklace has a Celtic design.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are at an art museum.
- Sofía¿Viste esa joya celta?Did you see that Celtic jewel?
- JavierSí, es una pieza celta increíble.Yes, it is an incredible Celtic piece.
- SofíaMe encanta la cultura celta.I love Celtic culture.
- JavierA mí también me parece fascinante.I also find it fascinating.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “celtic” translations and entries celta, céltico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
