martyr in Spanish

martyr in Spanish is mártir, martirizar — martyr means a person who is killed or made to suffer greatly because of their beliefs, especially religious or political ones.

martyr in Spanish

mártir

noun

martirizar

verb

(transitive) To make someone into a martyr by putting them to death for adhering to, or acting in accordance with, some belief, especially religious; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession.

What does "martyr" mean?

noun A person who is killed or made to suffer greatly because of their beliefs, especially religious or political ones.
"The statue honors martyrs who died for the cause of independence."
noun Someone who exaggerates their suffering to win sympathy or attention.
"Stop playing the martyr and just ask for help."
verb To kill or persecute someone for their beliefs, or to sacrifice oneself for a cause.
"He was martyred for refusing to recant his views."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

martyr in a sentence

The statue honors martyrs who died for the cause of independence.
Early Christians who refused to renounce their faith were executed as martyrs.
Stop playing the martyr and just ask for help.
He was martyred for refusing to recant his views.

Similar words in Spanish

sufferer

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "martyr" in Spanish?

"martyr" in Spanish is mártir, martirizar. martyr means: A person who is killed or made to suffer greatly because of their beliefs, especially religious or political ones.

How do you use "martyr" in a sentence?

Example: "The statue honors martyrs who died for the cause of independence." In Spanish, "martyr" is mártir, martirizar.

Are there other ways to say "martyr" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "martyr": mártir, martirizar.

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