Spanish Conversation · Level 14
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Spanish word
diablo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdjaβlo/
Meaning
- masculine noundevil
Example
No creo en el diablo.
I don't believe in the devil.
More examples
No vendas tu alma al diablo.
Don't sell your soul to the devil.
Core concept
Demonic figure that tempts and deceives humans.
Common phrases
vender el alma al diablo
sell your soul to the devil
hacer pactos con el diablo
make pacts with the devil
tener miedo al diablo
be afraid of the devil
Similar words
demonio: Supernatural being of malevolent force in traditions, blamed for misfortune or possession.
satán: Religious symbol or personification of absolute evil, often depicted as the ultimate tempter.
fantasma: Spirit of a dead person thought to manifest visibly or through haunting experiences.
Definition in Spanish
Figura sobrenatural asociada con el mal, el engaño y la tentación en relatos religiosos y populares.
Word origin
Spanish diablo comes via Latin diabolus from Greek diábolos, originally 'slanderer', with the theological sense of tempter or ruler of evil.
Usage tips
- The diminutive diablito often means 'little rascal' and is playful, whereas diablo retains full religious force and can offend if used casually.