namasté
/namasˈte/
namasté is the Spanish way to say "namaste". Wiktionary also lists námaste.
Meaning: a greeting (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| namasté | /namasˈte/ |
| námaste | /namaste/ (from spelling rules) |
The term is used as a noun to denote a greeting.
Which one should you use?
namasté is the standard spelling, while námaste is an alternative spelling of the same greeting.
How do you pronounce it?
/namasˈte/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking yoga studios, you might hear instructors use namasté not just as a greeting, but as a way to conclude a session, serving a function similar to 'amen' in a religious context.
- In some Spanish-speaking professional wellness sectors, using namasté instead of 'hola' can act as a linguistic 'shibboleth', signaling that the speaker belongs to a specific social or professional group.
- Because it is a loanword from Sanskrit, it does not follow the standard Spanish rules for accent marks in many Spanish-speaking regions.
Examples in context
- Ella dijo namasté al entrar.She said namaste upon entering.
- Él respondió con un namasté.He responded with a namaste.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are starting a yoga session.
- AlejandroHola, María. Namasté.Hello, María. Namaste.
- MaríaNamasté, Alejandro.Namaste, Alejandro.
- AlejandroMe gusta usar el namasté aquí.I like using namaste here.
- MaríaYo también, es muy relajante.Me too, it is very relaxing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “namaste” translations and entries namasté, 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.
