demonios
/deˈmonjos/
The English phrase "demons" is translated into Spanish as demonios.
The term refers to evil spirits or supernatural beings that are often associated with hell. Much like in English, it can also be used metaphorically to describe a person's internal struggles or psychological issues.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is demonio.
How do you pronounce it?
/deˈmonjos/
Did you know?
- Calling a child a demonio can be a positive way to describe them as exceptionally clever or spirited.
- The phrase me lleva el demonio is used to express extreme anger or frustration, literally suggesting the demon is carrying the speaker away.
- In some traditional Spanish folklore, certain demonios are not just evil, but are viewed as specific entities responsible for natural phenomena like wind or storms.
Examples in context
- Ustedes son los demonios.You are the demons.This sentence is useful for seeing how to address a group of people as demonios.Tatoeba #9071555 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9071366 by shekitten
- En este mundo no hay demonios.There are no demons in this world.This sentence demonstrates a statement about the absence of demonios in the world.Tatoeba #1824813 by Shishir, translation #10367128 by DJ_Saidez
- El exterior santo de Layla enmascara demonios internos.Layla's saintly exterior masks inner demons.This sentence shows the metaphorical use of demonios to describe internal struggles.Tatoeba #10326077 by ecorralest101, translation #6041982 by OsoHombre
- Los demonios son criaturas mitológicas.Demons are mythological creatures.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are watching a horror movie together.
- Alejandro¿Crees que esos demonios son reales?Do you think those demons are real?
- ElenaNo, es solo una película de terror.No, it is just a horror movie.
- AlejandroMe dan mucho miedo los demonios.The demons scare me a lot.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, Alejandro, no existen.Don't worry, Alejandro, they don't exist.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry demonios, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
