Spanish Conversation · Level 54
75 words
Spanish word
pagano
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈɣano/
Meaning
- adjectivepagan
Example
Hay un templo pagano en el centro del pueblo.
There is a pagan temple in the center of the town.
More examples
Algunos vecinos consideran esa tradición pagana parte de su identidad.
Some neighbors consider that tradition to be pagan and part of their identity.
Core concept
Ritual bonfire at a village folk festival.
Common phrases
religión pagana
pagan religion
creencias paganas
pagan beliefs
rituales paganos
pagan rituals
Similar words
heterodoxo: Holding views that deviate from traditional church teachings or official doctrine.
herético: Teaching or holding ideas that the church officially labels as heresy.
Definition in Spanish
Señala prácticas, celebraciones o personas asociadas a creencias no cristianas o a cultos populares arraigados en una comunidad.
Word origin
From Latin paganus 'villager' (from pagus 'rural district'), later used by Christian writers for non-Christians and then for beliefs and practices outside Christianity.
Usage tips
- When applied to people, pagano can sound pejorative in Spanish, so speakers often say practicante de tradiciones populares or de otra fe to describe someone's belief without offense.