profeta
prophet
noun proh-FEH-tah Rare
Origin: Latin propheta, from Greek prophetes (spokesperson for the gods)
Usage Note
Profeta is a masculine noun despite ending in -a — it follows the pattern of poeta, atleta, idioma. The feminine form is profetisa. Used both in religious contexts (los profetas bíblicos) and figuratively for anyone who predicts events accurately.
Examples
"El profeta anunció tiempos difíciles."
Natural Translation
The prophet announced difficult times.

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