English–Spanish
“santeria” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/santeˈɾia/
Example
En La Habana hay mucha santería.
In Havana there is a lot of Santeria.
How to say “santeria” in Spanish
“Santeria” in Spanish is santería.
Table altar mixing Catholic icons, food offerings, candles, and African ritual objects.
Example sentences with santería
En el barrio celebran rituales de santería cada año.
In the neighborhood they celebrate rituals of Santeria every year.
Tips for using santería
- In everyday English the accent is often dropped as Santeria, so specifying that it refers to a particular Cuban religious tradition helps avoid misunderstanding.