gul
/ɡul/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English word ghoul is translated into Spanish as gul. Wiktionary also lists demonio necrófago.
Meaning: a spirit said to feed on corpses (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| gul | /ɡul/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| demonio necrófago | /demonjo nekɾofaɡo/ (from spelling rules) |
A ghoul is a spirit said to feed on corpses. In Spanish, you can use the direct term gul or the more descriptive phrase demonio necrófago to express this concept.
Which one should you use?
demonio necrófago is a more descriptive way to express the concept of a ghoul in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form gul is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡul/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word necrófago is used to describe real animals like vultures and hyenas, not just supernatural creatures.
- The word demonio shares its roots with the English word 'demon', as both trace back to the Greek 'daimónion', which originally referred to a divine power or spirit rather than a purely evil being.
- The root fago in necrófago is the same one found in the English medical term 'phagocyte', which refers to cells that consume bacteria.
Example sentences for Spanish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing a scary movie.
- DanielMira ese gul comiendo el cadáver.Look at that ghoul eating the corpse.
- SofíaMe da mucho miedo ese personaje.That character scares me a lot.
- DanielEl gul es el monstruo más feo.The ghoul is the ugliest monster.
- SofíaTienes razón, Daniel, es horrible.You are right, Daniel, it is horrible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ghoul” 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries demonio, necrófago, CC BY-SA 4.0.
