peregrino
/peɾeˈɡɾino/masculine
The English word 'pilgrim' is translated into Spanish as peregrino.
The term peregrino is commonly used when referring to individuals who are embarking on a religious pilgrimage or a journey with a spiritual purpose.
Meaning: traveler, especially to religious sites (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word romero refers to a pilgrim who specifically undertakes a journey to a religious shrine or a place of worship.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is peregrino. The feminine form of the noun is peregrina. The plural form for a group of male pilgrims or a mixed-gender group is peregrinos. The plural form for a group consisting only of female pilgrims is peregrinas.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾeˈɡɾino/
Did you know?
- The word romero for a specific type of pilgrim is also the Spanish word for 'rosemary'. This comes from the tradition of pilgrims carrying the fragrant herb to mask the smell of their long journeys.
- In some regions, the term peregrinar is used as a verb to describe the tedious act of going from one office to another to complete bureaucracy or paperwork.
- The Spanish word peregrino comes from the Latin peregrīnus, which originally meant 'foreign' or 'from abroad'.
Examples in context
- En el camino de Santiago, muchos peregrinos recorren cientos de kilómetros.On the Camino de Santiago, many pilgrims travel hundreds of kilometers.
- Los romeros caminaron hasta la Basílica de Guadalupe en México.The pilgrims walked to the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico.
- El peregrino camina hacia la catedral.The pilgrim walks toward the cathedral.
- Ese peregrino lleva una mochila pesada.That pilgrim carries a heavy backpack.
- Cada peregrino recibe una bendición.Each pilgrim receives a blessing.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a trip to Santiago de Compostela.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿vas a ir a Santiago?Alejandro, are you going to Santiago?
- AlejandroSí, quiero ir como peregrino.Yes, I want to go as a pilgrim.
- LucíaEs un viaje muy largo.It is a very long trip.
- AlejandroLo sé, pero es una experiencia única.I know, but it is a unique experience.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pilgrim” translations and entries peregrino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries peregrino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
