How to Say "Martyr" in Spanish

mártir

/ˈmaɾtiɾ/masculine

The Spanish word for martyr is mártir.

mártir is a masculine noun referring to one who sacrifices their life for an important cause.

Meaning: one who sacrifices their life for an important cause (noun)

Related words

The plural form of mártir is mártires.

/ˈmaɾtiɾ/

In Spanish, you can use hacerse el mártir to describe someone who is pretending to be a victim to gain sympathy.
The Spanish word mártir comes from the Ancient Greek word μάρτυς, which simply meant 'witness'.
The Spanish word mártir is a 'common gender' noun, meaning you can use either el mártir or la mártir depending on the person's gender.

En unos momentos serás o bien una santa mártir o una bruja muerta.
In a few moments you'll become either a holy martyr or a dead witch.
This sentence is useful for seeing mártir used in a sentence.
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La historia nos recuerda el coraje de los mártires de la libertad.
History reminds us of the courage of the martyrs of freedom.
El Venerable Francisco exemplificó su fe, enfrentando su martirio con valentía.
The Venerable Francisco exemplified his faith, facing his martyrdom with courage.
Los héroes que dieron su vida por la justicia son verdaderos mártires.
The heroes who gave their lives for justice are true martyrs.
La vida de los mártires es un testimonio inspirador de coraje y fe.
The lives of the martyrs are an inspiring testimony of courage and faith.
Los héroes caídos en la guerra son considerados mártires por su sacrificio.
The fallen heroes in war are considered martyrs for their sacrifice.
El soldado murió como un mártir.
The soldier died as a martyr.
No quiero ser un mártir de una causa perdida.
I do not want to be a martyr for a lost cause.

Elena and Daniel are discussing a historical figure in a museum.

Elena

Este hombre fue un mártir muy importante.
This man was a very important martyr.
Daniel

Sí, sacrificó todo por la libertad.
Yes, he sacrificed everything for freedom.
Elena

Su historia todavía inspira a mucha gente.
His story still inspires many people.
Daniel

Es verdad, el mártir nunca es olvidado.
It is true, the martyr is never forgotten.

Sources

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

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