leyenda

Spanish

Pronunciation

 

• IPA^(key): /leˈʝenda/, [leˈʝẽn̪.d̪a]

• IPA^(key): (everywhere but Argentina and Uruguay) /leˈʝenda/, [leˈʝẽn̪.d̪a]
• IPA^(key): (Buenos Aires and environs) /leˈʃenda/, [leˈʃẽn̪.d̪a]
• IPA^(key): (elsewhere in Argentina and Uruguay) /leˈʒenda/, [leˈʒẽn̪.d̪a]

Etymology 1

From Latin legenda, gerundive plural of legere (“to read”).

Noun

leyenda f (plural leyendas)

1. legend, saga, traditional story
2. life of a saint
3. legend, idol (famous and admired person)
4. legend, inscription (on a coin or medal)
5. caption, footer (on a photo or illustration)

Hyponyms

• leyenda urbana

Derived terms

• Leyenda Negra
• Leyenda Rosa

Related terms

• legendario

Etymology 2

From leer.

Noun

leyenda f (plural leyendas)

1. the act of reading

Related terms

• leer
• leyendo

Further reading

• “leyenda” in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014.