cohen
/koen/from spelling rulesmasculine
The Spanish word cohen means a descendant of Aaron.
cohen is a masculine noun used to refer to a descendant of the biblical Aaron.
Meaning: a descendant of Aaron (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/koen/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish Jewish traditions, a cohen is called to the Torah before anyone else, regardless of their wealth or social standing.
- While cohen identifies a specific lineage, the Spanish word sacerdote is used for both a cohen and a Catholic priest, which can lead to confusion in religious texts.
- The word cohen in Spanish is sometimes written as Cohén with an accent to ensure the stress falls on the final syllable, mirroring the original Hebrew pronunciation.
Example sentences for Spanish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing their family history.
- LucíaMateo, ¿sabes si tienes ancestros sacerdotes?Mateo, do you know if you have priestly ancestors?
- MateoSí, mi padre me dijo que soy cohen.Yes, my father told me that I am a cohen.
- LucíaQué interesante, no sabía eso de ti.How interesting, I didn't know that about you.
- MateoEs una tradición muy antigua en mi familia.It is a very old tradition in my family.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cohen” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
