Hefesto
/eˈfesto/masculine
The English name Hephaestus is translated into Spanish as Hefesto. Wiktionary also lists Hefestos.
Meaning: Greek god (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hefesto | /eˈfesto/ | masculine |
| Hefestos | /eˈfestos/ | masculine |
Hefesto refers to the Greek god. In certain formal contexts, you may encounter the name Vulcano, which is derived from his Roman equivalent, Vulcan.
Which one should you use?
Hefestos is a version of the name, while Hefesto is the standard form. Vulcano is used specifically in formal contexts as a reference to the Roman counterpart.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Hefestos and Hefesto are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈfesto/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word for 'volcano' is volcán, which is a direct linguistic descendant of Vulcano, the Roman name for the god.
- In Spanish, calling someone a vulcano is a metaphorical way to describe a master blacksmith or a peerless craftsman.
- The name Hefesto is thought to be much older than the Greek language itself, as it is believed to originate from a pre-Greek linguistic source.
Examples in context
- El dios griego Hefesto era conocido como el herrero y artesano de los dioses del Olimpo.The Greek god Hephaestus was known as the blacksmith and craftsman of the gods on Mount Olympus.
- Vulcano, el dios romano del fuego y la forja, es equiparable al heleno Hefesto.Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge, is equivalent to the Greek god Hephaestus.
- Hefesto es el dios del fuego.Hephaestus is the god of fire.
- En la mitología, Hefesto es un herrero.In mythology, Hephaestus is a blacksmith.
- La estatua representa a Hefesto.The statue represents Hephaestus.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a classical history lesson.
- Mateo¿Quién era Hefesto?Who was Hephaestus?
- SofíaÉl era un dios griego muy importante.He was a very important Greek god.
- MateoAh, ya recuerdo su historia.Ah, I remember his story now.
- SofíaÉl trabajaba con metales.He worked with metals.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hephaestus” translations and entries Hefesto, Hefestos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hefesto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
