Spanish Word · Intermediate
filisteo
Philistine
Pronunciation: /filisˈteo/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "Philistine".
Example
Y eso me ha hecho recordar la escena bíblica de Sansón que muere junto con sus enemigos los filisteos, aplastados por las columnas del templo que él hizo derribar.
And that reminded me of the biblical scene of Samson who dies along with his enemies the Philistines, crushed by the pillars of the temple that he brought down.
Practice tips
- Practice filisteo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.