protestante
“protestante” means “Protestant” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Protestant
Also: protesting
📝 In Action
Mi familia es protestante.
A2My family is Protestant.
Visitamos una iglesia protestante muy antigua en Alemania.
B1We visited a very old Protestant church in Germany.
La ética protestante influyó en el desarrollo económico.
C1The Protestant ethic influenced economic development.
Protestant
📝 In Action
Un protestante y un católico decidieron trabajar juntos.
B1A Protestant and a Catholic decided to work together.
Muchos protestantes viven en el norte de Europa.
B2Many Protestants live in Northern Europe.
El diálogo entre los protestantes y otras religiones es importante.
C1Dialogue between Protestants and other religions is important.
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Quick Quiz: protestante
Question 1 of 3
If you are describing a woman who is Protestant, what is the correct form?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'protestari,' which means 'to declare publicly' or 'to bear witness.' It became a specific religious term after a group of German princes 'protested' against a decree in 1529.
First recorded: 16th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'protestante' a rude word?
No, it is a neutral, descriptive term for a specific branch of Christianity.
How do I make 'protestante' plural?
Simply add an -s: 'protestantes'. This works for both nouns and adjectives.
Is it capitalized in Spanish?
Generally, religions and their followers are not capitalized in Spanish (unlike English) unless they start a sentence. So, you would write 'mi amigo es protestante' with a lowercase 'p'.