judío
/hoo-DEE-oh/
Jewish
This star symbolizes the adjective meaning of judío (Jewish), referring to things related to Judaism or Jewish people.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'judío' must match the gender of the noun it describes. Use 'judía' for feminine nouns (e.g., 'la mujer judía').
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Religion or Culture
Use this adjective to describe anything related to the religion (Judaism) or the people and their heritage.
This person represents the noun meaning of judío (Jew), referring to a person of Jewish faith or descent.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
To talk about multiple Jewish people, you say 'los judíos' (the Jewish men or mixed group) or 'las judías' (the Jewish women).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Referring to the Religion
Mistake: "Using 'judío' to mean the religion itself."
Correction: The religion is called 'el judaísmo.' 'Judío' is the person or the description.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: judío
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'judío' as a describing word (adjective)?
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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').