diosa

Diosa is the Spanish noun for a female deity, or goddess. It is the feminine form of dios (god) and is used to designate deities who are female in myth, religion, or folklore. The term is derived from Latin dea, the feminine form of deus, and was incorporated into Spanish as diosa.

In mythologies and religious traditions, diosas appear across cultures. In classical Greek and Roman myth, goddesses such as Athena and Venus embody female divine power; in Hinduism, goddesses like Durga and Lakshmi represent aspects of the feminine divine. In Spanish-speaking contexts, diosa can refer to a specific goddess from a tradition, or be used more generally to discuss feminine divine figures in folklore and literature. The word also appears in religious, literary, and popular discourse to discuss or symbolize feminine power, fertility, wisdom, or protection.

Besides its literal meaning, diosa is sometimes used metaphorically or affectionately in everyday language, for example mi diosa, meaning “my goddess” as a term of endearment. In academic and comparative contexts, the study of diosas addresses topics such as gender and power, iconography, ritual roles, and the place of feminine divine figures in syncretic religions and cultural imaginaries.

In summary, diosa denotes a female deity in Spanish and serves as a linguistic entry point to broader discussions of feminine divinity across cultures.