Spanish Conversation · Level 185
15 words
Spanish word
dogma
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdoɣma/
Meaning
- masculine nouncreed
Example
Mi dogma es la honestidad.
My creed is honesty.
More examples
No puedes poner en duda el dogma sin argumentos.
You cannot raise doubts about the dogma without arguments.
Core concept
A foundational belief that guides a person's or group's actions.
Common phrases
cuestionar el dogma
challenge the dogma
poner en duda el dogma
raise doubts about the dogma
Similar words
convicción: Unwavering inner certainty that drives behavior and shapes judgments.
principio: Fundamental principle or standard that guides practical decisions.
Definition in Spanish
Principio o creencia que guía el comportamiento de una persona o grupo y que se considera fundamental.
Word origin
It comes from Greek dógma, based on dokeō 'to think, appear', and after passing through Latin into Spanish now refers to any authoritative or guiding belief beyond strictly religious doctrine.
Usage tips
- In casual conversation dogma sounds formal or doctrinaire, so principio or valor often feels more natural for describing personal beliefs.
Other meanings
- tenetnoun
- dogmanoun
Opposites
- escepticismoskepticismnoun
- toleranciatolerancenoun
Related words
- dogmáticodogmaticadjective
- dogmatismodogmatismnoun