Hitler
/ˈxitleɾ/masculine
Hitler is the Spanish name for Adolf Hitler.
Meaning: Adolf Hitler (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The term is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxitleɾ/
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish-speaking-regions, particularly in parts of Latin America, the name is sometimes used in very informal, albeit offensive, slang to describe someone who is being particularly bossy or 'a dictator' in a trivial setting, such as a household.
- Due to the lack of a 'h' sound in Spanish, the name Hitler is often pronounced with a strong aspirated 'j' sound, making it sound more like Jitler to an English ear.
- Spanish speakers often use the term hitleriano to describe anyone who exhibits authoritarian or dictatorial behavior, regardless of whether they have any connection to the actual Nazi party.
Examples in context
- Hitler odiaba a los judíos.Hitler hated the Jews.This sentence is useful for showing the subject of the verb regarding the form Hitler.Tatoeba #10025104 by manufrutos, translation #7295937 by MessDjaaf
- Hitler asumió el poder en 1933.Hitler assumed power in 1933.Tatoeba #1612584 by teskmon, translation #34673 by CM
- "Mein Kampf" es un libro de Adolf Hitler."Mein Kampf" is a book by Adolf Hitler.This sentence is useful for showing the possessive relationship regarding the form Hitler.Tatoeba #4462115 by cueyayotl, translation #972864 by zumley
- Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el Führer Adolf Hitler dirigió el partido nazi en Alemania.During World War II, the Führer Adolf Hitler led the Nazi Party in Germany.
- Aunque es una figura histórica relevante, hablar de Hitler puede generar controversia debido a los horrores cometidos durante su régimen.Although he is a significant historical figure, discussing Hitler can generate controversy due to the horrors committed during his regime.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a history assignment in a library.
- Sofía¿Leíste sobre la vida de Hitler?Did you read about the life of Hitler?
- AlejandroSí, es un tema muy complejo.Yes, it is a very complex topic.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿tienes el libro de historia?Alejandro, do you have the history book?
- AlejandroLo tengo, lo traigo ahora.I have it, I'll bring it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hitler” translations and entries Hitler, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
