avatar
“avatar” means “avatar” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
avatar
Also: profile picture, character
📝 In Action
He diseñado un avatar nuevo para el juego.
A2I have designed a new avatar for the game.
No reconocí a Juan porque cambió su avatar en el chat.
B1I didn't recognize Juan because he changed his profile picture in the chat.
Tu avatar es muy original, ¿lo dibujaste tú?
A2Your avatar is very original, did you draw it yourself?
ups and downs
Also: vicissitudes, incidents
📝 In Action
Los avatares de la vida lo llevaron a vivir en tres continentes.
C1The ups and downs of life led him to live on three continents.
A pesar de los avatares políticos, la economía se mantuvo estable.
C2Despite the political shifts/incidents, the economy remained stable.
Debemos adaptarnos a los avatares del destino.
C1We must adapt to the twists of fate.
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Words that translate to "avatar" in Spanish:
avatar→character→incidents→profile picture→vicissitudes→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: avatar
Question 1 of 3
If someone talks about 'los avatares de su carrera', what are they referring to?
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📚 Etymology▼
Originally from the Sanskrit word 'avatāra', meaning 'descent' (of a god to earth). It entered Spanish through French and English, expanding from religious meaning to life's phases, and finally to digital characters.
First recorded: Early 19th century (in the religious/literary sense)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'avatar' change if the user is a woman?
No. The word itself is always masculine ('el avatar'), even if the person it represents is female. You would say 'Mi avatar es una mujer' (My avatar is a woman).
Is 'avatar' a common word in Spanish?
Yes, especially the digital meaning. It is the standard word used in menus for apps, games, and social media platforms across all Spanish-speaking countries.
How do I pronounce the 'v' in avatar?
In Spanish, the 'v' and 'b' sound exactly the same. It is a soft 'b' sound, not the vibrating 'v' sound found in English.