What is the Spanish word for "celibate"?

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

English

celibate

Spanish

célibe

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Alternative translations of "celibate"

casto
soltero

Examples of how to use "celibate" in Spanish

English
A priest is expected to be celibate.
Spanish
Se espera que un sacerdote sea célibe.
English
He decided to remain celibate for now
Spanish
Decidió permanecer célibe por ahora.
English
The monk remained celibate his whole life
Spanish
El monje permaneció célibe toda su vida.
English
She chose a celibate lifestyle after college
Spanish
Ella eligió un estilo de vida célibe después de la universidad.
English
Are you celibate for religious reasons?
Spanish
¿Eres célibe por razones religiosas?

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