Judas
/ˈxudas/masculine
The English name Jude is translated into Spanish as Judas.
Judas refers to the name of the biblical book of the Bible.
Meaning: book of the Bible (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxudas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, the word judas (lowercase) can also refer to a small screen or a peephole in a door, used to see who is outside. This is a completely different noun from the biblical name.
- There is a traditional Spanish custom called el entierro del Judas, where an effigy of Judas is burned or drowned during Holy Week to symbolize the destruction of evil.
- Because of the biblical association with betrayal, the name Judas is almost never used as a first name for children in modern Spanish-speaking cultures. This is a stark contrast to the English-speaking world where 'Jude' is a popular, positive given name.
Examples in context
- El libro de Judas es corto.The book of Judas is short.
- ¿Dónde está el capítulo de Judas?Where is the chapter of Judas?
- Estudio el libro de Judas hoy.I am studying the book of Judas today.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their Bible study group.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿has leído Judas?Alejandro, have you read Judas?
- AlejandroSí, María, lo leí ayer.Yes, María, I read it yesterday.
- MaríaEs un libro muy interesante.It is a very interesting book.
- AlejandroTienes razón, es muy breve.You are right, it is very brief.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jude” translations and entries Judas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
