mormón
/moɾˈmon/
The English phrase "mormon" is translated into Spanish as mormón.
The term is used to describe a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It can also function as an adjective pertaining to the faith established by Joseph Smith, Jr or as the name of the ancient prophet mormón.
Meaning: member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is gender-marked and changes based on number. Use the feminine form mormona when referring to a single female member, and use the plural form mormones when referring to multiple members.
How do you pronounce it?
/moɾˈmon/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the term mormón can carry a specific cultural connotation of being 'gringo' or American, even if the person is a native Spanish speaker from Mexico.
- In Latin American Spanish, the word mormón is often associated with the image of the young men in white shirts and ties who serve missions.
- In several Spanish-speaking regions, the term mormón can sometimes be used pejoratively or as a stereotype, whereas the official name of the Church is always used in sacred or formal texts.
Examples in context
- Él es un mormón muy devoto.He is a very devout Mormon.
- ¿Conoces a algún mormón en este barrio?Do you know any Mormon in this neighborhood?
- Mi vecino es mormón.My neighbor is Mormon.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about a new person in their building.
- María¿Sabes qué religión practica el nuevo vecino?Do you know what religion the new neighbor practices?
- JavierSí, me dijeron que es mormón.Yes, they told me he is Mormon.
- MaríaAh, por eso siempre es tan amable.Ah, that's why he is always so kind.
- JavierEs un buen mormón y un gran hombre.He is a good Mormon and a great man.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mormon” translations and entries mormón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
