karma

kar-ma/ˈkaɾma/

“karma” means “karma” in Spanish (the idea that your actions affect your future).

Also: fate

📝 In Action

Ella cree que ayudar a los demás le traerá buen karma.

She believes that helping others will bring her good karma.

Si eres malo con la gente, el karma te alcanzará.

If you are mean to people, karma will catch up with you.

¡Qué mala suerte! Debe ser el karma por lo que hiciste ayer.

What bad luck! It must be karma for what you did yesterday.

Words that translate to "karma" in Spanish:

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Which article should you use with 'karma'?

👥 Word Family▼

kármico(karmic) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the ancient Sanskrit word for 'action' or 'deed'. It entered Spanish through spiritual and philosophical texts.

First recorded: 20th century (in common usage)

Cognates (Related words)

English: karmaFrench: karma

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Is 'karma' used differently in Spanish than in English?

Not really! The meaning is virtually identical. It's used both in spiritual contexts and as a casual way to talk about cause and effect.

Is it a formal word?

It is neutral. You can use it in a philosophy class or with your friends at a cafe.