karma
kar-ma
📝 In Action
Ella cree que ayudar a los demás le traerá buen karma.
A2She believes that helping others will bring her good karma.
Si eres malo con la gente, el karma te alcanzará.
B1If you are mean to people, karma will catch up with you.
¡Qué mala suerte! Debe ser el karma por lo que hiciste ayer.
A2What bad luck! It must be karma for what you did yesterday.
💡 Grammar Points
A 'Masculine' A-word
Even though it ends in 'a,' karma is a masculine word. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it, not 'la'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't say 'la karma'
Mistake: "La karma es real."
Correction: El karma es real.
⭐ Usage Tips
Spiritual vs. Sarcastic
You can use this word seriously when talking about spirituality, but people often use it jokingly when someone has a small bit of bad luck after doing something slightly mean.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: karma
Question 1 of 2
Which article should you use with 'karma'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
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.