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peregrino

peh-reh-GREE-no/peɾeˈɣɾino/

“peregrino” means “pilgrim” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

pilgrim

Also: traveler
NounmB1
Spain
A traveler wearing a simple cloak and carrying a wooden walking staff, walking along a winding path toward a distant cathedral.

📝 In Action

El peregrino llegó a la catedral cansado pero feliz.

A2

The pilgrim arrived at the cathedral tired but happy.

Cada año, miles de peregrinos recorren el Camino de Santiago.

B1

Every year, thousands of pilgrims travel the Way of Saint James.

Vimos a un peregrino pidiendo indicaciones para llegar al albergue.

B2

We saw a pilgrim asking for directions to get to the hostel.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • romero (pilgrim (specifically to Rome or shrines))
  • caminante (walker/traveler)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • albergue de peregrinos – pilgrims' hostel
  • peregrino de Santiago – Santiago pilgrim

Idioms & Expressions

  • peregrino de la vida – someone who treats life as a journey

strange

Also: exotic, extravagant
AdjectivemC1formal
A bright purple elephant with yellow polka dots sitting on a green park bench.

📝 In Action

Esa es una idea un poco peregrina, ¿no crees?

B2

That is a bit of a strange idea, don't you think?

Me dio una excusa peregrina para no venir a la fiesta.

C1

He gave me a far-fetched excuse for not coming to the party.

El autor utiliza un lenguaje peregrino y lleno de arcaísmos.

C2

The author uses a rare language full of archaisms.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • extraño (strange)
  • estrafalario (eccentric)
  • exótico (exotic)

Antonyms

  • común (common)
  • lógico (logical)

Common Collocations

  • idea peregrina – strange or far-fetched idea
  • explicación peregrina – unlikely or weird explanation

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "peregrino" in Spanish:

exotic→extravagant→pilgrim→strange→traveler→

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Quick Quiz: peregrino

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What is the most common meaning of 'peregrino' in Spain?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
peregrinar(to go on a pilgrimage) — Verb
peregrinación(pilgrimage) — Noun
peregrinaje(pilgrimage (journey itself)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'peregrinus,' which literally meant 'one who comes from across the fields' or 'foreigner.' Over time, it specifically came to mean those traveling to holy sites.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: pilgrimItalian: pellegrinoFrench: pèlerin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'peregrino' only refer to the Camino de Santiago?

No, it can refer to anyone on a pilgrimage to any holy site, but in Spain, the Camino is the most common association.

Is 'peregrino' a common word in everyday speech?

The noun 'pilgrim' is very common. The adjective meaning 'strange' is more common in writing, news, or formal debates.

Can I use 'peregrino' to describe an exotic animal?

Historically yes, but today we usually use 'exótico.' You might still see it in old books or very formal nature documentaries.