apóstol
“apóstol” means “apostle” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
apostle
Also: disciple
📝 In Action
San Pedro fue un apóstol de Jesús.
A1Saint Peter was an apostle of Jesus.
En la Última Cena, los doce apóstoles estaban presentes.
A2At the Last Supper, the twelve apostles were present.
El museo tiene una estatua de cada apóstol.
B1The museum has a statue of every apostle.
apostle
Also: champion, pioneer
📝 In Action
José Martí es considerado el apóstol de la independencia cubana.
B2José Martí is considered the apostle of Cuban independence.
Ella es una apóstol de la vida sana y el ejercicio.
C1She is a champion of healthy living and exercise.
Se convirtió en un apóstol de las nuevas tecnologías.
C2He became an apostle for new technologies.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: apóstol
Question 1 of 3
Which is the correct plural form of 'apóstol'?
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From the Greek word 'apóstolos', which means 'messenger' or 'someone sent out on a mission'. It traveled through Latin 'apostolus' before becoming the Spanish 'apóstol'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'apóstol' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is there because the word's natural stress falls on the second-to-last syllable even though it ends in a consonant. Without the accent, you might pronounce it incorrectly.
Can I use 'apóstol' for a woman?
Yes! You can say 'ella es una apóstol'. Although 'apóstola' is occasionally heard in modern contexts, 'una apóstol' remains the standard choice for most speakers.
Who is 'El Apóstol' in Latin American history?
Most often, this refers to José Martí, a famous writer and hero who fought for the independence of Cuba.