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“caliph” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈlifa/

Example

El califa habló al pueblo.

The caliph spoke to the people.

Illustration for califa (caliph)

How to say “caliph” in Spanish

“Caliph” in Spanish is califa.

Religious successor to the prophet who also governs an Islamic state.

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

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.

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