English–Spanish

“baptism” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsobautismo

Pronunciation

IPA/bauˈtiθo/

Example

Vamos al bautizo de mi sobrino este domingo.

We're going to my nephew's baptism this Sunday.

Illustration for bautizo (baptism)

How to say “baptism” in Spanish

“Baptism” in Spanish is bautizo.

Church ritual of washing with water that admits a person into the Church.

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

Example sentences with bautizo

La ceremonia del bautizo fue muy emotiva.

The baptismal ceremony was very moving.

Tips for using bautizo

  • Bautizo commonly names both the church rite and the family celebration, so confirm whether an invitation means the ceremony or the party with a short question like '¿A qué hora empieza?'

Other Spanish words for “baptism”

Voy al bautismo de mi sobrino.

I'm going to my nephew's baptism.

“baptism” in other languages