English–Spanish
“caliph” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈlifa/
Example
El califa habló al pueblo.
The caliph spoke to the people.
How to say “caliph” in Spanish
“Caliph” in Spanish is califa.
Religious successor to the prophet who also governs an Islamic state.
Example sentences with califa
En conversaciones sobre historia local, se habla del califa.
In conversations about local history, people talk about the caliph.
Tips for using califa
- Although califa ends in -a, Spanish treats it as a masculine title (el califa), so the ending does not indicate a female officeholder.