English–Spanish
“illiterate” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/analfaˈβeto/
Example
Conocí a un analfabeto en el tren.
I met an illiterate person on the train.
How to say “illiterate” in Spanish
“Illiterate” in Spanish is analfabeto.
Person staring at printed text they cannot read.
Example sentences with analfabeto
En esa región muchas personas siguen siendo analfabetos.
In that region many people remain illiterate.
Tips for using analfabeto
- Often used both literally and figuratively, so context determines whether it names true illiteracy or a lack of a specific skill such as analfabeto digital.