faraón
/faɾaˈon/masculine
The English word 'pharaoh' is translated into Spanish as faraón.
The term refers to the supreme ruler of ancient Egypt.
Meaning: supreme ruler of ancient Egypt (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of faraón is faraones.
How do you pronounce it?
/faɾaˈon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word faraónico is an adjective derived from faraón used to describe an architectural project or a sum of money that is unimaginably vast or ambitious.
- The Spanish word faraón derives from the Egyptian phrase meaning 'great house', which originally referred to the palace rather than the person.
- Unlike many Spanish nouns ending in -ón which can be augmentatives, the -ón in faraón is part of the root and does not mean the ruler is 'big'.
Examples in context
- El faraón era un opresor cruel.Pharaoh was a cruel oppressor.This sentence uses faraón to describe a ruler as a cruel oppressor.Tatoeba #3411787 by cueyayotl, translation #12857759 by rul
- Según Heródoto, el faraón Psamético I quería conocer el idioma original de la humanidad.According to Herodotus, the Pharaoh Psamtik I wanted to know the first language of humanity.This sentence uses faraón in a historical context regarding Psamtik I and Herodotus.Tatoeba #3043456 by hayastan, translation #10082949 by espamatics
- "Ahora, pues, ve: yo te envío al faraón para que saques a mi pueblo, los israelitas, de Egipto."But come, and I will send thee to Pharaoh, that thou mayst bring forth my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.This sentence uses faraón within a biblical context regarding the Israelites and Egypt.Tatoeba #7975889 by carlosalberto, translation #7975890 by carlosalberto
- Los faraones del antiguo Egipto gobernaron con gran poder.The pharaohs of ancient Egypt ruled with great power.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are visiting a museum exhibition on Egypt.
- SofíaMira qué máscara tan increíble tiene este faraón.Look what an incredible mask this pharaoh has.
- AlejandroEs impresionante, dice que fue un faraón muy poderoso.It's impressive, it says he was a very powerful pharaoh.
- Sofía¿Sabes el nombre de este faraón, Alejandro?Do you know the name of this pharaoh, Alejandro?
- AlejandroCreo que es Tutankamón, el faraón más famoso.I think it is Tutankhamun, the most famous pharaoh.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pharaoh” translations and entries faraón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries faraón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
