Profetas (en. Prophets)

/proˈfe.tas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

People who speak on behalf of God or divine forces.

The prophets of the Old Testament are important figures in the Jewish religion.

Los profetas del Antiguo Testamento son figuras importantes en la religión judía.

Experts in predicting future events.

He is considered a prophet for his accurate predictions about the weather.

Se le considera un profeta por sus acertadas predicciones sobre el clima.

People who proclaim or promote an idea or doctrine.

She is a prophet of sustainability and the environment.

Ella es una profeta de la sostenibilidad y el medio ambiente.

From the Latin 'propheta', and this from the Greek 'προφήτης' (prophētēs), meaning 'one who speaks on behalf of another.'

prophet of calamities

Person who predicts misfortunes or negative events.

profeta de calamidades

prophet in his own land

Refers to someone who is recognized for their worth in a place different from their own.

profeta en su tierra

prophesy

To make predictions or announcements on behalf of someone or something.

profetizar

A person who is always right in their opinions.

Juan is a true prophet; he always gets his predictions right.

Juan es un verdadero profeta, siempre acierta con sus predicciones.

Someone who considers themselves superior due to their knowledge.

Don’t be a prophet, keep your feet a little closer to the ground.

No seas un profeta, baja un poco los pies a la tierra.