Satanás (en. Satan)

/sataˈnas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The devil, the enemy of God in Christian tradition.

In many stories, Satan attempts to tempt humans.

En muchas historias, Satanás intenta tentar a los seres humanos.

Symbolic representation of evil in literature.

The author uses Satan as a symbol of moral conflict in his novel.

El autor utiliza a Satanás como un símbolo del conflicto moral en su novela.

Proper name of a deity in certain beliefs.

Some pagan cults have adopted Satan as a central figure.

Algunos cultos pagan han adoptado a Satanás como figura central.

From the Hebrew 'Sáṭan', meaning 'adversary' or 'opponent'.

to sell one's soul to the devil

To make a pact with evil in exchange for personal gain.

vender el alma al diablo

to be an angel or a demon

To represent one extreme of good or evil in behaviors.

ser un ángel o un demonio

to fall into temptation

To yield to the influences of evil or of Satan.

caer en la tentación

demon

Supernatural being that personifies evil.

demonio

hell

Place of eternal punishment in some religious beliefs.

infierno

sin

Action considered contrary to divine law.

pecado

Used to refer to someone wicked or of bad conduct.

That person is a real satan in their attitudes.

Esa persona es un verdadero satanás en sus actitudes.

Refers to something that is very bad or detrimental.

That music is a satan, you shouldn't listen to it.

Esa música es un satanás, no deberías escucharla.