rabino
/raˈbino/masculine
The English phrase 'rabbi' is translated into Spanish as rabino.
The term refers to a Jewish scholar or teacher.
Meaning: Jewish scholar or teacher (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun changes based on gender and number. The masculine form is rabino, while the feminine form is rabina. For a group of male rabbis or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural rabinos. If you are referring specifically to a group of female rabbis, use the feminine plural rabinas.
How do you pronounce it?
/raˈbino/
When do people say it?
When addressing a rabbi directly, it is common to use the honorific title Rabino followed by their first name, such as Rabino David.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word rabino actually traveled through Ancient Greek and Late Latin before reaching the Iberian Peninsula. It is a linguistic traveler that moved from Hebrew through several layers of classical languages.
- In some Spanish-speaking Jewish communities, speakers bypass rabino entirely and use the original Hebrew word 'rabbi' as a loanword.
- The Spanish feminine form rabina is a relatively modern linguistic adaptation to reflect the increasing number of women in religious leadership roles.
Examples in context
- Tom es un rabino.Tom is a rabbi.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as a rabino.Tatoeba #13328783 by Adelpa, translation #1494868 by Spamster
- Soy un rabino.I'm a rabbi.This sentence is useful for stating that you are a rabino.Tatoeba #13328832 by Adelpa, translation #8909532 by CK
- Conoces al rabino David?Do you know Rabbi David?
- ¡Hola, Rabino! ¿Cómo está hoy?Hello, Rabbi! How are you today?
- Mi abuelo conoció a un rabino famoso en Jerusalén.My grandfather met a famous rabbi in Jerusalem.
- El rabino nos dio una clase hoy.The rabbi gave us a class today.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing a lecture they attended.
- Lucía¿Te gustó la charla del rabino?Did you like the rabbi's talk?
- AlejandroSí, fue un rabino muy inteligente.Yes, he was a very intelligent rabbi.
- LucíaÉl sabe mucho sobre la historia.He knows a lot about history.
- AlejandroEs verdad, aprendí mucho con él.It's true, I learned a lot from him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rabbi” translations and entries rabino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rabino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
