How to Say "paradise" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “paradise” is “paraíso” — use 'paraíso' when referring to a beautiful, idyllic location, such as a tropical beach or a peaceful natural setting..
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paraíso
nounB1general
Use 'paraíso' when referring to a beautiful, idyllic location, such as a tropical beach or a peaceful natural setting.
Examples
Esa playa de arena blanca es un verdadero paraíso tropical.
That white sand beach is a true tropical paradise.
paraíso
nounC1religious/formal
Use 'paraíso' when referring to the religious concept of heaven or the Garden of Eden, especially in a theological or spiritual context.
Examples
La creencia en el paraíso después de la muerte es central en muchas religiones.
The belief in paradise after death is central to many religions.
gloria
GLO-riah/ˈɡlo.ɾja/
nounB1religious
Use 'gloria' specifically when referring to the religious concept of heaven as a place of divine glory, often implying eternal bliss for the soul.
Examples
Dicen que las almas buenas van a la gloria después de morir.
They say good souls go to heaven after dying.
El coro cantaba un himno a la gloria de Dios.
The choir sang a hymn to the glory of God.
Paraíso vs. Gloria
Learners often confuse 'paraíso' and 'gloria' when talking about heaven. While both can refer to heaven, 'paraíso' is broader and can also mean an earthly paradise, whereas 'gloria' is almost exclusively used in a religious context for the divine realm.
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