Spanish Conversation · Level 81
60 words
Spanish word
demonio
Pronunciation
IPA/deˈmonjo/
Meaning
- masculine noundemon
Example
Dicen que hay un demonio en la casa.
They say there is a demon in the house.
More examples
Ella tuvo que luchar contra el demonio de su adicción.
She had to fight the demon of her addiction.
Core concept
Spirit that tempts or possesses people.
Common phrases
luchar contra el demonio
fight the demon
estar poseído por el demonio
be possessed by the demon
Similar words
diablo: Personified evil being or tempter often depicted as the devil in religion and folklore.
fantasma: Apparition of a deceased person, appearing or making itself felt by the living.
Definition in Spanish
Figura sobrenatural de carácter maligno que, según creencias populares y religiosas, actúa para tentar, dañar o poseer a las personas.
Word origin
Via Latin daemonium from Greek daimonion, the term shifted in Christian contexts to refer specifically to a malicious spirit that tempts, harms, or possesses humans.
Usage tips
- The word appears in both religious and everyday phrases, so listener reaction depends on context: playful among friends but potentially strong in religious settings.