nirvana
/niɾˈbana/masculine
nirvana is the Spanish word for nirvana.
The word refers to a state of bliss.
Meaning: state of bliss (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/niɾˈbana/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear someone say 'Es el nirvana' to describe a delicious cup of coffee or a perfect afternoon, far from any religious context.
- In Spanish, nirvana is a masculine noun, which deviates from the common tendency for nouns ending in 'a' to be feminine.
- The Spanish word nirvana originates from a Sanskrit term meaning 'blown out' or 'extinguished', referring to the quenching of a fire.
Examples in context
- El estudio del Nirvana es fundamental en la religión budista.The study of Nirvana is fundamental in the Buddhist religion.
- El silencio de la montaña es un nirvana.The silence of the mountain is a nirvana.
- Ella busca alcanzar el nirvana a través de la meditación.She seeks to reach nirvana through meditation.
- Ese momento de paz total fue un verdadero nirvana.That moment of total peace was a true nirvana.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about their yoga practice in a park.
- ElenaJavier, ¿has sentido alguna vez el nirvana?Javier, have you ever felt nirvana?
- JavierSí, lo sentí durante mi última sesión de yoga.Yes, I felt it during my last yoga session.
- ElenaEs una sensación increíble, ¿no?It is an incredible feeling, isn't it?
- JavierTotalmente, es como un nirvana espiritual.Totally, it is like a spiritual nirvana.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nirvana” translations and entries nirvana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nirvana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
