renacido
/renaθido/from spelling rules
The English word 'reborn' is translated into Spanish as renacido.
The word is an adjective used to describe someone or something that has been reincarnated.
Meaning: reincarnated (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The term uses the prefix re-, which functions similarly to the English prefix 're-', indicating repetition.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, renacido must agree in gender and number with the subject it describes. Use renacida for a feminine singular subject, renacidos for a masculine plural subject or a mixed group and renacidas for a feminine plural subject.
How do you pronounce it?
/renaθido/
Did you know?
- The word renacer is the core verb for 'to be reborn' and is frequently used in Spanish to describe a sudden artistic or professional comeback, not just spiritual reincarnation.
- The root word nacer (to be born) is a direct cognate of the English 'nascent', which describes something in the process of coming into existence.
- In some Latin American poetic traditions, calling someone renacido can imply they have survived a near-death experience or a period of intense hardship, much like the English 'phoenix' imagery.
Examples in context
- Yo me sentí renacido.I felt reborn.This sentence is useful for expressing the feeling of having felt reborn using renacido.Tatoeba #4592747 by Francisco_M, translation #2245770 by CK
- Estoy listo para renacer en este nuevo capítulo de mi vida.I am ready to be reborn in this new chapter of my life.
- El amor puede ayudarnos a renacer y seguir adelante.Love can help us be reborn and move forward.
- Creo en la posibilidad de reencarnar y vivir experiencias nuevas.I believe in the possibility of being reborn and living new experiences.
- Mi amigo está totalmente renacido después de su viaje al extranjero.My friend is completely reborn after his trip abroad.
- Desde que se mudó a la costa, se siente renacida.Since she moved to the coast, she feels reborn.
- Después de superar esa dificultad, me siento como si volviera a nacer.After overcoming that difficulty, I feel as if I'm being reborn.
- Cuando encuentro un libro fascinante, siento que vuelvo a nacer.When I find a fascinating book, I feel like I'm being born again.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a new beginning after a difficult period.
- Elena¿Te sientes finalmente renacido, Javier?Do you finally feel reborn, Javier?
- JavierSí, Elena, me siento como un hombre nuevo.Yes, Elena, I feel like a new man.
- ElenaMe alegra mucho oír eso de ti.I am very happy to hear that from you.
- JavierGracias por tu apoyo constante.Thank you for your constant support.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
