Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Bible in Spanish: Biblia
Biblia · noun · BEE-blee-ah
Bible translates to Biblia in Spanish. It is a feminine noun, so you say la Biblia. When referring to the Christian scriptures, the word is capitalized. In a figurative sense, biblia (lowercase) can describe any go-to reference book, much like English speakers might call a manual 'the bible' of a subject.
Biblia is pronounced BEE-blee-ah, with three syllables and the stress on the first. The 'b' sounds in Spanish are softer than in English, produced with the lips barely touching after the initial position.
La Biblia es uno de los libros más traducidos del mundo.
The Bible is one of the most translated books in the world.
Bible in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for bible, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biblia | bible | BEE-blee-ah | Default, widely understood |
| las Sagradas Escrituras | bible | formal, 'the Holy Scriptures' |
How Native Speakers Use Biblia
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Religious context
Mi abuela lee la Biblia todas las mañanas.
My grandmother reads the Bible every morning.
La Biblia is capitalized and preceded by the feminine article la when referring to the sacred text.
Academic discussion
Estudiamos la Biblia como texto literario en la clase de humanidades.
We study the Bible as a literary text in the humanities class.
The Bible is referenced as a cultural and historical work in educational settings across the Spanish-speaking world.
Figurative usage
Este manual es la biblia de la cocina francesa.
This manual is the bible of French cooking.
When used figuratively and in lowercase, biblia means a definitive reference guide on a subject.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Biblia
Using the wrong article
Incorrect: El Biblia está en la mesa.
Correct: La Biblia está en la mesa.
Biblia is a feminine noun and must be paired with the feminine article la. Using el is a grammatical error.
Misspelling as a direct copy of English
Incorrect: ¿Dónde puedo comprar una Bible en español?
Correct: ¿Dónde puedo comprar una Biblia en español?
Bible is the English spelling. The Spanish form adds an -a ending: Biblia. Mixing languages within a Spanish sentence is incorrect.
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Common Questions About Bible in Spanish
- Is Biblia masculine or feminine in Spanish?
- Biblia is feminine. You say la Biblia. This follows the general Spanish rule that nouns ending in -ia are typically feminine.
- How do you say 'Bible verse' in Spanish?
- A Bible verse is called versículo bíblico or versículo de la Biblia. For example: Este versículo bíblico es muy conocido means 'This Bible verse is very well known.'
- Can biblia be used in a non-religious way?
- In casual Spanish, biblia can refer figuratively to any definitive guidebook or reference. For example, you might hear Este libro es la biblia del marketing, meaning 'This book is the bible of marketing.'