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“worldly” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tereˈnal/

Example

Los placeres terrenales son pasajeros.

Worldly pleasures are fleeting.

Illustration for terrenal (worldly)

How to say “worldly” in Spanish

“Worldly” in Spanish is terrenal.

The physical, earthbound world.

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

Example sentences with terrenal

Disfruta de los placeres terrenales con moderación.

Enjoy earthly pleasures in moderation.

Tips for using terrenal

  • Often literary in tone; in everyday speech speakers often choose terrestre, mundano, or de la tierra when talking about nonspiritual, ordinary matters.

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