English–Spanish
“bow” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/reβeˈɾenθja/
Example
Ella hizo una reverencia al subir al escenario.
She made a bow as she went on stage.
How to say “bow” in Spanish
“Bow” in Spanish is reverencia.
Inclining the head and chest as a respectful greeting.
Example sentences with reverencia
El embajador saludó con una reverencia al entrar en la sala.
The ambassador greeted with a bow as he entered the room.
Tips for using reverencia
- In ordinary conversation Spanish speakers prefer lighter gestures or verbal greetings, so reverencia appears mainly in ceremonial, religious, or theatrical contexts.