English–Spanish

“idol” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈiðolo/

Example

Mi ídolo es Shakira.

My idol is Shakira.

Illustration for ídolo (idol)

How to say “idol” in Spanish

“Idol” in Spanish is ídolo.

Famous entertainer or athlete admired and followed by many fans.

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

Example sentences with ídolo

Se convirtió en ídolo de toda una generación.

He became an idol of an entire generation.

Tips for using ídolo

  • The written accent on the i marks stress on the first syllable (ídolo), and while it is common for favorite performers it can also carry the literal sense of idol worship in religious contexts.

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