Spanish vocabulary · Intermediate
How to Say Gluttony in Spanish: Gula & Glotonería
Gula · noun (feminine) · GOO-lah
Gluttony in Spanish is gula, a term rooted in Catholic moral tradition referring to excessive consumption of food or drink. The more casual synonym glotonería emphasizes being a glutton (glotón) in everyday speech, while voracidad carries a literary tone.
GOO-lah — two syllables with stress on the first. The u is a rounded vowel like in English 'goose' but shorter.
La gula es uno de los siete pecados capitales.
Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins.
Gluttony in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for gluttony, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| gula | gluttony | GOO-lah | Default, widely understood |
| glotonería | gluttony | more colloquial or emphatic form | |
| voracidad | gluttony | literary, emphasizes voracity |
How Native Speakers Use Gula
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Religious context
El sacerdote habló sobre la gula durante la homilía.
The priest spoke about gluttony during the homily.
Gula is the traditional theological term used in discussions of the seven deadly sins.
Casual conversation
Mi glotonería no tiene límites cuando veo chocolate.
My gluttony has no limits when I see chocolate.
Glotonería is lighter and more humorous than gula in daily speech.
Describing a character
Su voracidad lo llevó a terminar tres platos en minutos.
His gluttony led him to finish three plates in minutes.
Voracidad stresses speed and intensity of eating, common in narrative writing.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Gula
Using gula as a countable noun
Incorrect: Cometí muchas gulas esta semana.
Correct: Cometí muchos actos de gula esta semana.
Gula is an uncountable abstract noun. You cannot pluralize it. Instead, pair it with actos de or pecados de.
Confusing glotón with gula
Incorrect: Él es una gula.
Correct: Él es un glotón.
Gula is the sin or concept; glotón is the person who commits it (a glutton). One is abstract, the other is a noun describing a person.
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Common Questions About Gluttony in Spanish
- How do you say gluttony in Spanish?
- Gluttony in Spanish is gula. It is the term used in religious and moral contexts, especially when referring to the seven deadly sins (los siete pecados capitales).
- What is the difference between gula and glotonería?
- Gula is the formal, theological term for gluttony. Glotonería is a more colloquial word derived from glotón (glutton) and is used in casual, everyday conversation.
- How do you say glutton in Spanish?
- A glutton in Spanish is un glotón (masculine) or una glotona (feminine). It can also be used as an adjective: Es muy glotón (He's very gluttonous).