profeta
/pro-FEH-tah/
prophet
A profeta is someone who shares a message or predicts what is to come.
profeta(noun)
prophet
?a person who speaks for a deity or predicts the future
seer
?someone who sees the future
📝 In Action
El profeta habló al pueblo sobre el futuro.
A2The prophet spoke to the people about the future.
Muchos libros antiguos mencionan a este profeta.
B1Many ancient books mention this prophet.
💡 Grammar Points
Ending in -a but Masculine
Even though it ends in 'a', this word is masculine ('el profeta'). This is common for words coming from Greek.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'la' by default
Mistake: "la profeta (referring to a man)"
Correction: el profeta
⭐ Usage Tips
Female version
While you might hear 'la profeta' in modern speech, the traditional word for a female prophet is 'profetisa'.
As a visionary, a profeta sees and shares ideas for a new future.
profeta(noun)
visionary
?someone who predicts trends or advocates for a new idea
advocate
?a person who promotes a specific cause or movement
📝 In Action
Steve Jobs fue un profeta de la tecnología moderna.
B2Steve Jobs was a visionary of modern technology.
Se le considera el profeta de este movimiento artístico.
C1He is considered the leader/visionary of this artistic movement.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Meaning
Use this to describe someone who seems to 'see' where the future is going before anyone else does.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: profeta
Question 1 of 2
Which article should you usually use with 'profeta' when referring to a man?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'profeta' ever used as a female noun?
Yes, in modern Spanish you may hear 'la profeta', but the specific female form is 'la profetisa'.
Is it only used for religious people?
No, it can also describe anyone who predicts a future trend or starts a new way of thinking, like a visionary in business or art.