Jesús
/xeˈsus/masculine
The English name Jesus is translated into Spanish as Jesús.
Jesús is the name of the religious figure. It can also be used as an exclamation, such as ¡Jesús!, to express shock, frustration or surprise, much like saying 'Goodness!' or 'Jesus!' in English. Additionally, the name is related to the expletive phrases Jesús and ave María.
Meaning: religious figure (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The nickname Chuy is common in Mexico and parts of Latin America, whereas Chucho is particularly frequent in Colombia and Venezuela.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Jesús is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/xeˈsus/
When do people say it?
In religious contexts, speakers often use more respectful forms like Señor Jesús or Nuestro Señor Jesús to show reverence. In everyday speech, the name can function as an exclamation of surprise or frustration.
Did you know?
- One theory suggests the practice of naming children Jesús was influenced by the custom of Muslims naming their children Muhammad during the Arab reign in Spain.
Examples in context
- Jesús nació de María.Jesus was born of Mary.This sentence is useful for stating the biological mother of Jesús.Tatoeba #1658906 by marcelostockle, translation #66666 by TRANG
- Los musulmanes creen en Jesús.Muslims believe in Jesus.This sentence is useful for noting the religious belief in Jesús among Muslims.Tatoeba #10247858 by Seael, translation #8198302 by Amastan
- Jesús es Dios en el cristianismo.Jesus is God in Christianity.This sentence is useful for describing the Christian view of Jesús.Tatoeba #4610336 by saverius, translation #2803572 by gleki
- Yo creo en Jesús como mi salvador.I believe in Jesus as my savior.
- Jesúsito, protégenos en este viaje.Little Jesus, protect us on this journey.
- 40 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing a painting in a museum.
- Elena¿Quién es el hombre en el cuadro?Who is the man in the painting?
- AlejandroEs una representación de Jesús.It is a representation of Jesus.
- ElenaEl artista capturó muy bien su mirada.The artist captured his gaze very well.
- AlejandroSí, es una obra muy famosa de Jesús.Yes, it is a very famous work of Jesus.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Jesus” translations and entries Jesús, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jesús, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
