How to Say "Idol" in Spanish - How To Say Guide

ídolo

/ˈidolo/

The Spanish word for idol is ídolo.

The term refers to a cultural icon, especially a popular person.

Meaning: cultural icon, especially popular person (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of ídolo is ídolos.

/ˈidolo/

In some Latin American slang, calling someone an ídolo can be a way of saying 'you are the best' or 'you are a legend' after they do something impressive.
The word ídolo can also be used ironically in Spanish to describe someone who thinks they are more important or talented than they actually are.
In a religious context, a Spanish speaker might use ídolo to refer to a physical statue, but it carries a much stronger connotation of 'false worship' than the English word sometimes does.

Tom es mi ídolo.
Tom is my idol.
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Diana es mi ídolo, su talento me inspira cada día.
Diana is my idol, her talent inspires me every day.
¡Ricky Martin es mi ídolo! Me encanta su música y su energía en el escenario.
Ricky Martin is my idol! I love his music and his energy on stage.
Para mí, Gabriel García Márquez es un ídolo de la literatura. Sus obras me transportan a mundos fascinantes.
To me, Gabriel García Márquez is a literary idol. His works transport me to fascinating worlds.
Natalia Lafourcade es mi modelo a seguir como cantante. Su estilo único y autenticidad son una fuente de inspiración para mí.
Natalia Lafourcade is my role model as a singer. Her unique style and authenticity are a source of inspiration for me.
Ella es el ídolo de toda una generación.
She is the idol of an entire generation.
Ese cantante es un ídolo para los jóvenes.
That singer is an idol for young people.

Two friends are discussing a famous musician at a cafe.

Sources

Wiktionary, “idol” translations and entries ídolo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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