judío
“judío” means “Jewish” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Jewish
📝 In Action
La comunidad judía es muy activa en esta ciudad.
B1The Jewish community is very active in this city.
El calendario judío tiene fiestas muy importantes.
B1The Jewish calendar has very important holidays.
Compramos pan sin levadura para la Pascua judía.
B2We bought unleavened bread for the Jewish Passover.
Jew, Jewish person
📝 In Action
Mi vecino es judío y habla yiddish.
B1My neighbor is a Jew/Jewish person and speaks Yiddish.
Los judíos de la diáspora mantienen sus tradiciones.
B2The Jews of the diaspora maintain their traditions.
Conocí a un judío que vive en Jerusalén.
B1I met a Jewish man who lives in Jerusalem.
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Quick Quiz: judío
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'judío' as a describing word (adjective)?
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This word comes from the Latin word *Iudaeus*, which itself came from Greek and Hebrew. It literally means 'from the land of Judah' (Judea), referring to the ancient kingdom where the Jewish people lived.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'judío' need to be capitalized in Spanish?
No. In Spanish, words referring to nationalities, religions, or ethnic groups (like judío, español, or católico) are generally written in lowercase, unlike in English.
What is the feminine form of 'judío'?
The feminine form is 'judía,' used when referring to a Jewish woman or describing a feminine noun (e.g., 'la tradición judía').