Spanish word

reencarnar

Pronunciation

IPA/reeŋkaɾˈnaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbbe reborn

Example

¿Crees que vas a reencarnar?

Do you think you'll be reborn?

Illustration for reencarnar (be reborn)

More examples

En muchas historias populares, un personaje puede reencarnar en otro cuerpo.

In many popular stories, a character can reincarnate in another body.

Core concept

A soul starting a new life after death.

Common phrases

  • reencarnar en otro cuerpo

    reincarnate in another body

  • reencarnar en la próxima vida

    reincarnate in the next life

Similar words

renacer: Begins life again or undergoes a fresh renewal, often for nature, careers, or feelings.
revivir: Comes back to life or restarts activity after a temporary stop or interruption.

Definition in Spanish

Tener una nueva vida o existencia después de la muerte; término frecuente en contextos religiosos o espirituales.

Word origin

From the prefix re- 'again' and encarnar, which comes from Latin incarnāre 'to make flesh', the verb denotes taking on flesh or life again.

Usage tips

  • Often used reflexively as reencarnarse and frequently used figuratively for dramatic personality or career changes, so speakers add context to indicate religious or metaphorical meaning.

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