pagano
/paˈɡano/masculine
The English word "pagan" is translated into Spanish as pagano.
pagano is a noun used to describe a person who does not adhere to a main world religion. It is also used as an adjective to describe things relating to non-main world religions.
Meaning: person not adhering to a main world religion (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the noun and adjective is pagana. The masculine plural form is paganos. The feminine plural form is paganas.
How do you pronounce it?
/paˈɡano/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of pagano refers to a 'village' or 'countryside', which reveals how early Christian scholars viewed those outside the organized church as people from the rural outskirts.
- In some Spanish contexts, pagano can imply a person who is overly sensual or focused on earthly pleasures.
- Spanish has a specific term sincretismo to describe the blending of pagano beliefs with official Catholic traditions, which is common in Latin American folk religion.
Examples in context
- Muchos rituales cristianos tienen orígenes paganos.Many Christian rituals have pagan origins.This sentence shows how the adjective pagano can be used to describe origins.Tatoeba #6881417 by diegohn, translation #3739569 by karloelkebekio
- Su madre era cristiana y su padre pagano, pero eso no era ningún problema para ellos.Her mother was a Christian and her father a pagan, but this wasn't a problem for them at all.This sentence uses the noun pagano to describe a person.Tatoeba #9630214 by Shishir, translation #576035 by FeuDRenais2
- Mi amigo Jorge es un católico no practicante, tiene creencias paganas y celebra los solsticios.My friend Jorge is a non-practicing Catholic, he has pagan beliefs and celebrates solstices.
- Conozco a una chica que se considera una pagana y sigue una religión no abrahámica.I know a girl who considers herself as a pagan and follows a non-Abrahamic religion.
- Él se considera un pagano.He considers himself a pagan.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a history professor's views.
- AlejandroEl profesor habla de un pagano muy famoso.The professor talks about a very famous pagan.
- Elena¿Te refieres a un personaje histórico?Are you referring to a historical figure?
- AlejandroSí, es un pagano que vivió en Roma.Yes, he is a pagan who lived in Rome.
- ElenaEs un tema muy interesante para la clase.It is a very interesting topic for the class.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pagan” translations and entries pagano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pagano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
