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“colonizer” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/koloniθaˈðoɾ/

Example

El colonizador llegó a la isla en el siglo XVI.

The colonizer reached the island in the 16th century.

Illustration for colonizador (colonizer)

How to say “colonizer” in Spanish

“Colonizer” in Spanish is colonizador.

Agent who settles a territory and exerts control over its land and population.

Full entry for colonizador: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with colonizador

El colonizador impuso nuevas leyes que cambiaron la sociedad.

The colonizer imposed new laws that changed society.

Tips for using colonizador

  • In everyday speech the word implies power and exploitation rather than simple migration, making colono or inmigrante better choices when no political charge is intended.

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