Spanish word

luterano

Pronunciation

IPA/luteˈɾano/

Meaning

  • masculine nounLutheran

Example

Mi vecino es luterano.

My neighbor is a Lutheran.

Illustration for luterano (Lutheran)

More examples

Hay muchos luteranos en esa región.

There are many Lutherans in that region.

Core concept

A follower of the Protestant movement started by Martin Luther.

Common phrases

  • un luterano

    a Lutheran

  • los luteranos

    the lutherans

Similar words

protestante: Belongs to a Protestant denomination tracing its roots to the Reformation.
cristiano: Believes in Jesus Christ and practices the core teachings of Christianity.

Definition in Spanish

Miembro o seguidor de la tradición cristiana iniciada por Martín Lutero.

Word origin

The term comes from the name Martín Lutero via Latin lutheranus with the suffix -ano added in Spanish to form an adjective or noun of affiliation.

Usage tips

  • Names of religions and related adjectives are lowercase in Spanish, so write luterano or luterana rather than capitalizing it as in English.

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