Osiris
/oˈsiɾis/masculine
Osiris is the Spanish name for the Egyptian god of the dead and the underworld.
The term refers to the specific deity from Egyptian mythology. It is a masculine proper noun.
Meaning: Egyptian god of the dead and of the underworld (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈsiɾis/
Did you know?
- While Osiris is the name used in Spanish, the original ancient Egyptian name for the god was likely Asar. The version we use today reflects a Greek interpretation of the Egyptian phonetics.
- Unlike many Spanish nouns, Osiris ends in 's' but remains masculine, meaning the adjective used to describe him must be masculine regardless of the ending.
- In Spanish-language-speaking contexts, such as art history or archaeology, the word Osiris is often used as a symbolic archetype for resurrection. It is treated not just as a name, but as a conceptual noun in academic texts.
Examples in context
- Según la leyenda, Osiris fue asesinado por su propio hermano, Seth.According to legend, Osiris was murdered by his own brother, Set.This sentence is useful for learning about the mythological context of Osiris.Tatoeba #1391569 by Shishir, translation #12344080 by Miktsoanit
- Buenos días, Señor Osiris. ¿Cómo amaneció hoy?Good morning, Mr. Osiris. How did you wake up today?
- Osiris es una figura central en la mitología egipcia.Osiris is a central figure in Egyptian mythology.
- El templo estaba dedicado a Osiris.The temple was dedicated to Osiris.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are visiting a museum with Egyptian exhibits.
- Lucía¿Es este el busto de Osiris?Is this the bust of Osiris?
- MateoSí, es una representación muy antigua de Osiris.Yes, it is a very ancient representation of Osiris.
- LucíaEs impresionante lo detallado que es.It is impressive how detailed it is.
- MateoTienes razón, Lucía, es una pieza increíble.You are right, Lucía, it is an incredible piece.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “osiris” translations and entries Osiris, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
