leyendas
/leʝendas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "legends" is leyendas.
leyendas refers to traditional stories from the past that are often based on historical events but include imaginary details. If you wish to specifically refer to an "urban legend", you should use the phrase leyenda urbana.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is leyenda.
How do you pronounce it?
/leʝendas/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term leyenda is frequently used in the context of archaeology or history to refer to the inscriptions or markings found on ancient coins or monuments.
- While English speakers often use 'myth' and 'legend' interchangeably, Spanish speakers tend to be more precise. A 'mito' usually refers to gods and the origins of the world, whereas leyenda is reserved for stories more closely tied to human history.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, leyendas like 'La Llorona' are treated as cautionary tales used by parents to keep children from wandering off at night.
Examples in context
- Estas leyendas deben ser transmitidas a nuestros descendientes.These legends should be handed down to our descendents.This sentence shows how to express the idea of passing leyendas down to future generations.Tatoeba #12258625 by adaycito, translation #12261023 by Miktsoanit
- El consumo de drogas recreativas inspira muchas leyendas urbanas.Recreational drug use inspires many urban legends.This sentence illustrates how recreational drug use can be a source of leyendas urbanas.Tatoeba #1295171 by marcelostockle, translation #701193 by papabear
- Hay muchas leyendas sobre los orígenes del juego Go, y todas se remontan a la antigua China.There are many legends about the origins of the game Go, all dating back to ancient China.This sentence provides an example of how leyendas can be used to discuss the origins of ancient games.Tatoeba #10450635 by carlosalberto, translation #10450631 by carlosalberto
- Las leyendas ancestrales siempre asombran a los historiadores.Ancient legends always amaze historians.
- Las narraciones legendarias forman parte de la cultura de muchos países.Legendary narratives are part of the culture of many countries.
- Vamos a escuchar historias legendarias esta noche.We are going to listen to legendary stories tonight.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are browsing books in a library.
- MateoSofía, mira este libro sobre leyendas mayas.Sofía, look at this book about Mayan legends.
- SofíaMe encantan las leyendas de esa cultura.I love the legends of that culture.
- Mateo¿Crees que estas historias sean reales?Do you think these stories are real?
- SofíaNo, pero son leyendas muy fascinantes.No, but they are very fascinating legends.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
