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How to Say "protestant" in Spanish

The Spanish word forprotestantis protestanteB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
relating to the branch of Christianity that separated from the Roman Catholic Church
A simple white church with a tall steeple and a plain cross, set against a bright blue sky.

Examples

Mi familia es protestante.

My family is Protestant.

Visitamos una iglesia protestante muy antigua en Alemania.

We visited a very old Protestant church in Germany.

La ética protestante influyó en el desarrollo económico.

The Protestant ethic influenced economic development.

One Form for All

This word ends in -e, which means it doesn't change based on gender. You use 'protestante' for both men and women, and for both masculine and feminine objects.

Placement with Nouns

When describing a church or a person, put 'protestante' after the noun, like 'una iglesia protestante'.

The 'Protestanta' Error

Mistake:Ella es protestanta.

Correction: Ella es protestante. Words ending in -e usually don't change to -a for females.

Other Meanings ofprotestante

protestantecan also mean:

  • a member of a Protestant church(B1)

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