Darth Vader
/daɾt badeɾ/from spelling rulesmasculine
The phrase "Darth Vader" in Spanish refers to the Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker.
The name Darth Vader is widely recognized among Spanish speakers.
Meaning: Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/daɾt badeɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the letter v in Vader is typically pronounced as a soft b, which means the name sounds like 'Bader' to an English speaker.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, fans jokingly refer to Darth Vader as El Señor Vader to emphasize his rank, since the title 'Darth' has no native equivalent in Spanish.
- While 'Darth' is an invented word, Spanish-speaking fans often treat it as a proper noun rather than a title, unlike how 'Lord' might be treated as a common noun in Spanish-translated literature.
Examples in context
- No soy Darth Vader.I'm not Darth Vader.This sentence is useful for denying that you are Darth Vader.Tatoeba #10256562 by Seael, translation #2502305 by DJ_Saidez
- Darth Vader se presenta a presidente en Ucrania.Darth Vader is running for president of Ukraine.This sentence uses Darth Vader in a sentence about a political context.Tatoeba #3796817 by Seael, translation #3142333 by User55521
- Darth Vader es un villano muy famoso.Darth Vader is a very famous villain.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing movies at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Quién es tu personaje favorito de Star Wars?Who is your favorite Star Wars character?
- SofíaMe gusta mucho Darth Vader.I really like Darth Vader.
- AlejandroÉl es un personaje muy imponente.He is a very imposing character.
- SofíaSí, es un icono del cine.Yes, he is a cinema icon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “darth vader” 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
