gula
/ˈɡula/feminine
Gluttony is translated into Spanish as gula. Wiktionary also lists glotonería.
Meaning: the vice of eating to excess (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| gula | /ˈɡula/ | feminine |
| glotonería | /ɡlotoneˈɾia/ | feminine |
The term refers to the vice of eating to excess. In a religious or moral context, such as discussing one of the seven deadly sins, gula is the standard term used.
Which one should you use?
While gula is the standard term for the theological concept of gluttony, glotonería is an alternative form of the noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you wish to describe a person as a glutton, you can use the masculine noun glotón. Both glotón and the feminine glotona also function as adjectives to describe someone as being gluttonous.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡula/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word gola is a doublet of gula, sharing the same Latin root related to the 'throat', but it refers to a piece of clothing like a 'ruff collar'.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone a glotón can be used as a playful or affectionate tease among family members, rather than a harsh moral judgment.
- The suffix in glotonería is the same one used to denote a place of business, such as in panadería for a bakery or librería for a bookstore.
Examples in context
- La gula de Tom no tiene límites.Tom's gluttony knows no bounds.This sentence shows how to describe someone's unbounded gluttony using gula.Tatoeba #5626175 by albrusgher, translation #3195542 by Tappity
- ¡No vuelvas del iftar una cuestión de gula!Don't make iftar into gluttony!This sentence uses gula to advise against turning iftar into an act of gluttony.Tatoeba #7020515 by Eremon, translation #4357396 by AqQoyriq_1
- La gula es uno de los siete pecados capitales.Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins.This sentence illustrates the use of gula when referring to one of the seven deadly sins.Tatoeba #5626183 by albrusgher, translation #2669419 by nancy
- La gula es considerada uno de los siete pecados capitales.Gluttony is considered one of the seven deadly sins.
- Su desenfreno alimenticio es evidente en su aumento de peso.His food excess is evident in his weight gain.
- Evita comer en exceso para evitar problemas de salud.Avoid eating excessively to prevent health problems.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing their eating habits at a restaurant.
- MaríaDaniel, tu gula te va a meter en problemas.Daniel, your gluttony is going to get you into trouble.
- DanielEs que esta comida es demasiado buena.It's just that this food is too good.
- MaríaNo deberías comer tanto de golpe.You shouldn't eat so much all at once.
- DanielTienes razón, voy a parar un poco.You are right, I'm going to stop a little.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gluttony” translations and entries gula, glotonería, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries glotonería, gula, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
