How to Say "gods" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “gods” is “dioses” — use 'dioses' when referring to multiple deities or divine beings, especially in a religious or mythological context..
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dioses
dee-OH-sehs/diˈoses/
nounA2general
Use 'dioses' when referring to multiple deities or divine beings, especially in a religious or mythological context.
Examples
Los antiguos romanos adoraban a muchos dioses.
The ancient Romans worshipped many gods.
Según la leyenda, los dioses vivían en el Monte Olimpo.
According to the legend, the gods lived on Mount Olympus.
Plural Form
'Dioses' is the plural of 'dios' (god). Because 'dios' ends in a consonant ('s'), we add '-es' to make it plural.
galería
nounB1general
Use 'galería' when referring to a specific type of place, such as a shopping arcade or the upper seating area in a theater; it has no relation to deities.
Examples
Compramos un regalo en una tienda de la galería comercial.
We bought a gift in a shop in the shopping arcade.
Confusing 'dioses' with unrelated words
The most common mistake is assuming any word that sounds similar or is listed as a translation for 'gods' might refer to deities. Always check the specific meaning; 'galería' is a prime example of a word with a completely different, non-religious meaning.
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