salmo
/ˈsalmo/masculine
The English word "psalm" is translated into Spanish as salmo.
salmo is a masculine noun used to refer to a hymn collected into one book of the Old Testament.
Meaning: a hymn collected into one book of the Old Testament (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of salmo is los salmos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsalmo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb salmodiar is often used pejoratively to describe someone who speaks in a dull, repetitive, or boring way, much like a monotonous chant.
- The Greek root psállō, which gave us salmo, literally means 'to pluck an instrument'.
- In some Spanish cultural contexts, recitar un salmo is a traditional part of funeral rites to provide comfort to the bereaved.
Examples in context
- Ahora lee el salmo.Now read the psalm.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of salmo in a simple command.Tatoeba #9996535 by manufrutos, translation #9996434 by Nylez
- El Salmo 23 es muy conocido por su mensaje de consuelo.The 23rd Psalm is well-known for its message of comfort.
- Hemos leído el Salmo 51 en el grupo de estudio bíblico.We read Psalm 51 in the Bible study group.
- El salmo veintitrés es mi favorito.Psalm twenty-three is my favorite.
- El sacerdote recitó un salmo antiguo.The priest recited an ancient psalm.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are reading a religious book together.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿cuál es tu salmo favorito?Alejandro, which is your favorite psalm?
- AlejandroMe gusta mucho el salmo veintitrés.I really like psalm twenty-three.
- MaríaEs un texto muy inspirador.It is a very inspiring text.
- AlejandroSí, me da mucha paz.Yes, it gives me a lot of peace.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “psalm” translations and entries salmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salmo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
