Hades
/ˈades/
The Spanish word for the name Hades is Hades.
In many Spanish-speaking regions, you may also encounter the descriptive phrase El Dios del Inframundo (the god of the Underworld) to refer to him.
Meaning: hell (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America, it is common to refer to Hades as Plutón.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈades/.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the name Plutón is often used interchangeably with Hades because the Romans merged the two deities into one figure associated with both the underworld and the riches of the earth.
- While an English speaker might say 'I am going to Hades' to describe a bad place, a Spanish speaker is much more likely to use the word infierno. Using the proper name of the god to describe a location can sound overly poetic or mythological in everyday conversation.
- While infierno is the standard word for 'hell', using Hades in a Spanish sentence typically signals a shift toward classical mythology or academic discourse rather than religious context.
Examples in context
- En la mitología griega, Hades es el dios del inframundo.In Greek mythology, Hades is the god of the underworld.
- La historia de Hades es fascinante y llena de significado.The story of Hades is fascinating and full of meaning.
- Hades es el dios del inframundo.Hades is the god of the underworld.
- En la mitología, Hades es muy temido.In mythology, Hades is very feared.
- Ella leyó un libro sobre Hades.She read a book about Hades.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a mythology project.
- MateoSofía, ¿quién es el personaje principal?Sofía, who is the main character?
- SofíaEl protagonista de mi historia es Hades.The protagonist of my story is Hades.
- MateoEs un personaje muy interesante.He is a very interesting character.
- SofíaSí, me gusta mucho su historia.Yes, I really like his story.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Hades, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
