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    Oráculo (en. Oracle)

    /oˈɾa.ku.lo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    In antiquity, a place or person considered a source of wisdom or prophecy.
    The oracle of Delphi was famous in ancient Greece.
    El oráculo de Delfos era famoso en la antigua Grecia.
    A set of answers or prophecies obtained from a consultation with a God or deity.
    The oracle was consulted to know the future of the kingdom.
    Se consultó el oráculo para conocer el futuro del reino.
    A person who expresses a forecast or judgment about a future situation.
    She considers herself an oracle on personal relationship matters.
    Ella se considera un oráculo en temas de relaciones personales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'oraculum', which comes from 'orare', meaning 'to speak' or 'to pray'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    oracle of Delphi
    Ancient Greek sanctuary where consultations were made to Apollo.
    oráculo de Delfos
    to be an oracle
    To have a great power of prediction or judgment about the future.
    ser un oráculo

    Related Words

    prophet
    A person who announces what has been revealed to them.
    profeta
    fortune teller
    A person who claims to foresee the future through various techniques.
    adivino

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to someone who knows or predicts things accurately.
    That friend is an oracle; he always knows what is going to happen.
    Ese amigo es un oráculo, siempre sabe lo que va a pasar.
    Used to describe a very wise person in decision-making.
    Don't hesitate to consult him; he's a true oracle in business.
    No dudes en consultarlo, es un verdadero oráculo en negocios.