reencarnación
/reenkaɾnaˈθjon/
The English phrase reincarnation is translated into Spanish as reencarnación.
The term refers to a fresh embodiment.
Meaning: fresh embodiment (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word reencarnación is composed of the prefix re- (again), the root encarnar (to incarnate) and the suffix -ción (denoting an action or state).
How do you pronounce it?
/reenkaɾnaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- The word 'carne' (flesh) is also the root for 'carnival' (carnaval) in many Romance languages, as it originally referred to the feast before the period of fasting and abstinence from meat.
- Because 'encarnar' deals with flesh, it is also used in medical or biological contexts to describe an ingrown nail or a wound that is 'fleshing over'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of reencarnación is blended with folk beliefs about espíritus who return specifically to settle unfinished business with living relatives.
Examples in context
- No creo en la reencarnación.I don't believe in reincarnation.Tatoeba #1945608 by hayastan, translation #11651652 by ddnktr
- Cada vez que sonaba el timbre de la escuela, Ivan se ponía a mirar al vacío y a babear. Después de varios exorcismos infructuosos, sus padres se dieron cuenta de que era de hecho la reencarnación de uno de los perros de Pavlov.Whenever the school bell rang, Ivan would stare into space and drool. Several failed exorcisms later, his parents realized that he was the reincarnation of one of Pavlov's dogs.Tatoeba #1160470 by Shishir, translation #707504 by papabear
- El catolicismo reniega de la idea de la reencarnación.Catholicism repudiates the idea of reincarnation.Tatoeba #5156371 by Teteu80, translation #5156374 by Teteu80
- Se cree que las almas se reencarnanIt is believed that souls reincarnate
- En la filosofía oriental, se discute la idea de la reencarnación como un ciclo constante de vida y muerte.In Eastern philosophy, the idea of reincarnation is discussed as a constant cycle of life and death.
- Mi madre cree firmemente en la reencarnación y piensa que fue un gato en su vida anterior.My mother strongly believes in reincarnation and thinks she was a cat in her previous life.
- ¿Has oído hablar de la reencarnación?Have you heard of reincarnation?
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about spirituality in a cafe.
- Javier¿Crees que la reencarnación es posible?Do you think reincarnation is possible?
- SofíaNo estoy segura, pero me parece fascinante.I'm not sure, but I find it fascinating.
- JavierYo siento que la reencarnación nos da otra oportunidad.I feel that reincarnation gives us another chance.
- SofíaEs una forma muy optimista de verlo, Javier.It is a very optimistic way of seeing it, Javier.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry reencarnación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
