Inklingo

Jedi

HEH-dee/ or /YEH-deeˈxedi

Jedi means Jedi in Spanish (Star Wars universe warrior).

Jedi

Also: master
Nounm or fB1informal
SpainLatin America
A warrior in simple brown and tan robes holding a glowing blue energy sword.

📝 In Action

Luke Skywalker es el Jedi más famoso.

A1

Luke Skywalker is the most famous Jedi.

Ella es una Jedi muy poderosa con la espada láser.

A2

She is a very powerful Jedi with the lightsaber.

Mi hermano es un Jedi programando; resuelve todo en minutos.

B2

My brother is a Jedi at programming; he solves everything in minutes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • Sith (Sith (antagonist))

Common Collocations

  • Caballero JediJedi Knight
  • Consejo JediJedi Council
  • Código JediJedi Code

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser un JediTo be exceptionally skilled or calm under pressure

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "Jedi" in Spanish:

jedi

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: Jedi

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'The female Jedi' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family
Jediismo(Jediism (the philosophy/religion))Noun
🎵 Rhymes
pedírubí
📚 Etymology

Coined by George Lucas for Star Wars, likely inspired by the Japanese term 'Jidaigeki' (period drama films about samurai).

First recorded: 1977 (with the release of the first movie)

Cognates (Related words)

English: JediFrench: Jedi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'Jedi' considered a real Spanish word?

It is a loanword. While not originally Spanish, it is widely recognized and used in pop culture and listed in modern databases.

Do I pronounce the 'J' like in 'José'?

In Spain, yes. In Latin America, it is often pronounced like the English 'J'.

Can I use 'Jedi' to describe a master of any skill?

Yes, it is a common informal metaphor for someone who is exceptionally skilled or wise.