How to Say "heathen" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “heathen” is “gentil” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
AdjectiveC1formal
historical term for non-believer
Examples
Los romanos adoraban a muchos dioses gentiles antes de la cristianización.
The Romans worshipped many pagan gods before Christianization.
La Biblia a menudo usa la palabra 'gentil' para referirse a los no judíos.
The Bible often uses the word 'gentile' to refer to non-Jewish people.
Historical Context
This meaning is less common today and is usually found in books discussing history or theology. In modern conversation, 'gentil' almost always means 'kind'.
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