menora
/menoɾa/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English word 'menorah' is translated into Spanish as menora. Wiktionary also lists menorá.
Meaning: seven-branch candelabrum (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| menora | /menoɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| menorá | /menoˈɾa/ | feminine |
A menora refers to a seven-branch candelabrum.
Which one should you use?
The forms menora and menorá are both used to refer to the candelabrum. Menorá is a formal term for menorah in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/menoɾa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term menora is specifically used for the seven-branch candelabrum of the ancient Temple, whereas the nine-branch lamp used during Hanukkah is typically called a januquiá.
- The Spanish word for 'menorah', menora, shares an ancient root with the Arabic word 'manāra', which means 'lighthouse'.
- In Spanish, the spelling of menorá with an accent on the final 'a' helps to preserve its original Hebrew pronunciation.
Examples in context
- La menorá es un símbolo importante en la celebración de Hanukkah.The menorah is an important symbol in the celebration of Hanukkah.
- La menora está sobre la mesa.The menorah is on the table.
- Compramos una menora nueva para la fiesta.We bought a new menorah for the holiday.
- Esa menora de plata es muy hermosa.That silver menorah is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Lucía is helping Daniel decorate their home for a holiday.
- Daniel¿Dónde pusiste la menora?Where did you put the menorah?
- LucíaLa puse junto al libro.I put it next to the book.
- DanielGracias, Lucía, la menora se ve bien allí.Thanks, Lucía, the menorah looks good there.
- LucíaMe alegra que te guste, Daniel.I am glad you like it, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “menorah” translations and entries menorá, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries menorá, CC BY-SA 4.0.
