What is the Spanish word for "barbarian"?

Learn how to say "barbarian" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

barbarian

Spanish

bárbaro

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "barbarian"

salvaje
inculto
primitivo

Examples of how to use "barbarian" in Spanish

English
The Roman Empire was attacked by a barbarian.
Spanish
El Imperio Romano fue atacado por un bárbaro.
English
The village feared the approaching barbarian last night.
Spanish
El pueblo temió al bárbaro que se acercaba anoche.
English
She called him a barbarian during the argument.
Spanish
Ella lo llamó un bárbaro durante la discusión.
English
A barbarian entered the town and bought supplies.
Spanish
Un bárbaro entró en el pueblo y compró provisiones.
English
The museum displayed a statue of a barbarian warrior.
Spanish
El museo exhibió una estatua de un guerrero bárbaro.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "barbarian" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Spanish
The Roman Empire was attacked by a barbarian.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What is the Spanish word for "barbarian"? | Habladoo