Zeus
/ˈθeus/masculine
The English name 'Zeus' is translated into Spanish as Zeus.
Zeus refers to the supreme ruler of all Greek gods.
Meaning: supreme ruler of all Greek gods (name)
Which one should you use?
Zeusito is an informal diminutive form of the name used to convey affection or familiarity.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the variation Júpiter is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Zeus is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈθeus/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word Zeus shares a common ancestor with the English word 'day'. Both originate from the Proto-Indo-European root *dyew- which refers to the bright sky.
- The diminutive Zeusito is rarely used for the deity himself and is instead often used as a playful nickname for pets or children who act bossy.
- In Spain, the pronunciation of Zeus typically uses the z sound as a voiceless dental fricative, making it sound similar to the 'th' in the English word 'think'.
Examples in context
- Zeus es esposo de Hera.Zeus is Hera's husband.This sentence is useful for showing the relationship between Zeus and Hera.Tatoeba #7251923 by Juanpa, translation #10831736 by SillyDonut7
- Atenea es hija de Zeus.Athena is the daughter of Zeus.This sentence shows Athena's relationship to Zeus.Tatoeba #7251924 by Juanpa, translation #12043919 by ddnktr
- En la mitología griega, Hermes, hijo de Zeus, es el mensajero de los dioses.In Greek mythology, Hermes, the son of Zeus, is the messenger of the gods.This sentence provides context regarding Hermes' role as a messenger in relation to Zeus.Tatoeba #7993685 by Seael, translation #2760324 by mervert1
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are studying Greek mythology in a library.
- Elena¿Sabes quién es Zeus?Do you know who Zeus is?
- MateoSí, él es el rey de los dioses.Yes, he is the king of the gods.
- ElenaMateo, ¿puedes buscar su historia?Mateo, can you look up his story?
- MateoClaro, buscaré sobre Zeus ahora mismo.Sure, I will look up Zeus right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “zeus” translations and entries Zeus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Zeus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
