English–Spanish

“cultured” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkulto/

Example

El profesor es culto.

The teacher is cultured.

Illustration for culto (cultured)

How to say “cultured” in Spanish

“Cultured” in Spanish is culto.

Person surrounded by books and artworks.

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

Example sentences with culto

Su amigo es muy culto.

His friend is very cultured.

Tips for using culto

  • In Spanish, culto praises learning and cultural taste (books, museums, exhibitions) rather than polite manners, and it is not the same as English 'cult' meaning a religious sect.

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