mitología griega
/mitoloxia ɡɾjeɡa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "greek mythology" is translated into Spanish as mitología griega.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term Mitología Helénica is sometimes used instead of mitología griega.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective griega (Greek) follows the noun mitología (mythology) in Spanish. When making the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized to form mitologías griegas.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, calling someone's logic lógica griega can sometimes be a subtle way of saying their reasoning is overly complex or convoluted.
- In Spanish, the word mitología can be used to describe a collection of false beliefs or a conspiracy theory rather than just ancient legends.
- Spanish speakers often use the word mito in everyday conversation to describe a 'common misconception' that has nothing to do with mitología griega.
Examples in context
- Tom está realmente interesado en la mitología griega.Tom is really interested in Greek mythology.This sentence is useful for expressing interest in mitología griega.Tatoeba #1841274 by hayastan, translation #1093441 by CK
- En la mitología griega, Ares era el dios de la guerra.In Greek mythology, Ares was the god of war.This sentence is useful for providing a fact about a deity within mitología griega.Tatoeba #5587454 by hayastan, translation #5617841 by Mar1L
- En la mitología griega, Hermes, hijo de Zeus, es el mensajero de los dioses.In Greek mythology, Hermes, the son of Zeus, is the messenger of the gods.This sentence is useful for describing a specific god within the context of mitología griega.Tatoeba #7993685 by Seael, translation #2760324 by mervert1
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Example conversation
Javier and María are in a bookstore.
- JavierMaría, ¿te gusta la mitología griega?María, do you like greek mythology?
- MaríaSí, es un tema fascinante.Yes, it is a fascinating subject.
- JavierBusco un libro sobre mitología griega.I am looking for a book about greek mythology.
- MaríaEste libro es muy bueno.This book is very good.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
