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profeta

pro-FEH-tah/pɾoˈfeta/

prophet

Also: seer
NounmB1
A person in simple robes standing on a hill, pointing toward a glowing light in the distance.

📝 In Action

El profeta habló al pueblo sobre el futuro.

A2

The prophet spoke to the people about the future.

Muchos libros antiguos mencionan a este profeta.

B1

Many ancient books mention this prophet.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • vidente (seer/visionary)
  • mensajero (messenger)

Common Collocations

  • falso profeta – false prophet
  • profeta bíblico – biblical prophet

Idioms & Expressions

  • nadie es profeta en su tierra – it is hard to be appreciated by those who know you best or in your own home

visionary

Also: advocate
NounmB2
A person standing in front of a futuristic city silhouette, looking forward with a look of inspiration.

📝 In Action

Steve Jobs fue un profeta de la tecnología moderna.

B2

Steve Jobs was a visionary of modern technology.

Se le considera el profeta de este movimiento artístico.

C1

He is considered the leader/visionary of this artistic movement.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • visionario (visionary)
  • precursor (forerunner)

Common Collocations

  • un profeta de su tiempo – a visionary of his time

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "profeta" in Spanish:

advocate→prophet→seer→visionary→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: profeta

Question 1 of 2

Which article should you usually use with 'profeta' when referring to a man?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
profecía(prophecy) — Noun
profético(prophetic) — Adjective
profetizar(to prophesy) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'prophetes', which means 'one who speaks for another' or 'interpreter'. It reached Spanish through Latin.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: prophetFrench: prophèteItalian: profeta

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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.