How to Say "christ" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “christ” is “cristo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
Jesus Christ, the religious figure
Examples
El cristo de la iglesia es de madera antigua.
The crucifix in the church is made of old wood.
La vida de Cristo es estudiada por millones.
The life of Christ is studied by millions.
Capitalization Note
When referring directly to the religious figure, it is common to capitalize it: 'El Cristo' or 'Jesucristo'.
Using the definite article
Mistake: “Using 'Cristo' alone when referring to the figure in a specific context.”
Correction: Often, you need the word 'el' (the): 'el Cristo' (the Christ figure) or 'un cristo' (a crucifix).
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