Hera
/ˈeɾa/feminine
Hera is the Spanish name for the queen of the gods and wife of Zeus.
Meaning: queen of the gods, wife of Zeus (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈeɾa/
Did you know?
- Because the 'h' is silent in Spanish, hera sounds exactly like era, which means 'era' or 'age' as in 'la era glacial'. This creates a phonetic pun in Spanish literature when referring to a goddess's timelessness.
- In Spanish, the name Hera is a homophone of the word era, which is a form of the verb 'ser' (to be) used in the imperfect tense.
- Unlike in some English-speaking cultures where classical names are occasionally used for children, Hera is almost never used as a given name for people in Spanish-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- En la mitología, Hera es la esposa de Zeus.In mythology, Hera is the wife of Zeus.
- Esa estatua representa a Hera.That statue represents Hera.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their history project.
- MateoMaría, ¿estás dibujando a Hera?María, are you drawing Hera?
- MaríaSí, quiero que se vea poderosa.Yes, I want her to look powerful.
- MateoHera es la reina de los dioses.Hera is the queen of the gods.
- MaríaExacto, por eso usaré una corona.Exactly, that is why I will use a crown.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hera” translations and entries Hera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
