How to Say "pilgrim" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pilgrim” is “peregrino” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El peregrino llegó a la catedral cansado pero feliz.
The pilgrim arrived at the cathedral tired but happy.
Cada año, miles de peregrinos recorren el Camino de Santiago.
Every year, thousands of pilgrims travel the Way of Saint James.
Vimos a un peregrino pidiendo indicaciones para llegar al albergue.
We saw a pilgrim asking for directions to get to the hostel.
Male vs. Female
This word changes its ending to 'peregrina' if you are talking about a woman.
Talking about groups
When talking about a mixed group of men and women, always use the masculine plural: 'los peregrinos'.
Don't use it for commuters
Mistake: “El peregrino toma el metro para ir al trabajo.”
Correction: El pasajero toma el metro para ir al trabajo. 'Peregrino' is specifically for travelers on a meaningful or religious journey, not daily commutes.
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