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“mythologize” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/mitifiˈkaɾ/

Example

Muchas personas mitifican a los héroes del pasado.

Many people mythologize the heroes of the past.

Illustration for mitificar (mythologize)

How to say “mythologize” in Spanish

“Mythologize” in Spanish is mitificar.

A haloed figure with its flaws blurred.

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

Example sentences with mitificar

Los medios suelen mitificar a ciertos artistas.

The media often mythologize certain artists.

Tips for using mitificar

  • Contrast mitificar with idolatrar: mitificar stresses creating an idealized, unquestionable image, while idolatrar leans more toward worship or devotion.

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