Cupido
/kuˈpido/masculine
The Spanish word for the English phrase 'cupid' is Cupido.
Cupido refers to the god of love and the son of Venus.
Meaning: god of love, son of Venus (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kuˈpido/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, Cupido is often used as a metaphor for a matchmaker. A person who introduces two people who eventually fall in love is frequently called un Cupido.
- The term querubín is often used in Spanish art to describe the visual appearance of Cupido, yet in a religious context, it refers to a high order of angels rather than a cute, winged baby.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the phrase hacer el Cupido is used to describe the act of intentionally trying to set up two friends on a date.
Examples in context
- Cupido es un personaje de la mitología.Cupid is a character from mythology.
- En el museo hay una estatua de Cupido.There is a statue of Cupid in the museum.
- Cupido siempre lleva un arco y flechas.Cupid always carries a bow and arrows.
Example conversation
A couple is visiting an art museum.
- MateoMira esa escultura de Cupido, Elena.Look at that sculpture of Cupid, Elena.
- ElenaEs muy bonita, Mateo.It is very beautiful, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Sabes quién es el hijo de Venus?Do you know who the son of Venus is?
- ElenaSí, es Cupido.Yes, it is Cupid.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cupid” translations and entries Cupido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
