dioses
“dioses” means “gods” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
gods
Also: deities
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Los antiguos romanos adoraban a muchos dioses.
A2The ancient Romans worshipped many gods.
Según la leyenda, los dioses vivían en el Monte Olimpo.
B1According to the legend, the gods lived on Mount Olympus.
Good heavens!, Oh my gods!
Also: My goodness!
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¡Dioses! ¡Casi olvidamos la reservación!
B2Good heavens! We almost forgot the reservation!
¡Dioses, qué frío hace aquí!
C1Oh my gods, it's so cold in here!
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Quick Quiz: dioses
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'dioses' as an exclamation of surprise?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *deus*, meaning 'god' or 'deity.' The plural form evolved naturally from the Latin plural into the Spanish 'dioses.'
First recorded: Medieval period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dioses' used to talk about the Christian God?
No. When referring to the single God of monotheistic religions (like Christianity or Islam), you must use the singular form 'Dios' (usually capitalized). 'Dioses' refers only to multiple deities, typically from ancient or mythological belief systems.
Can I use 'dioses' instead of 'Dios' in everyday speech?
Only if you intend to use it as an exclamation (like '¡Dioses!'). If you are making a literal reference to a deity, use the singular 'Dios' or the plural 'dioses' correctly based on whether you mean one or many.