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“atheist” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈteo/

Example

Mi amigo es ateo.

My friend is an atheist.

Illustration for ateo (atheist)

How to say “atheist” in Spanish

“Atheist” in Spanish is ateo.

Person who does not believe in the existence of God.

Full entry for ateo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ateo

Se declaró ateo en la reunión familiar.

He declared himself an atheist at the family gathering.

Tips for using ateo

  • Ateo normally uses ser (soy ateo) because it denotes a stable absence of belief, while agnóstico denotes withholding judgment about God's existence.

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