English–Spanish
“orisha” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/oˈɾiʃa/
Example
Muchos jóvenes veneran a los orishas en las fiestas.
Many young people worship the orishas at festivals.
How to say “orisha” in Spanish
“Orisha” in Spanish is orisha.
Divine spirit embodying a specific power or domain in Afro-descendant religions derived from Yoruba.
Example sentences with orisha
En debates sobre identidad cultural se habla frecuentemente de los orishas.
In debates about cultural identity, people often talk about the orishas.
Tips for using orisha
- When used in conversation, speakers commonly name the religious tradition (for example santería or candomblé) and present the orisha as a venerated deity rather than a Christian-style saint.