English–Spanish
“scavenger” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/karoˈɲeɾo/
Example
En el campo vi un carroñero comiendo un animal muerto.
In the field I saw a scavenger eating a dead animal.
How to say “scavenger” in Spanish
“Scavenger” in Spanish is carroñero.
Vulture feeding on a carcass.
Example sentences with carroñero
Vi a un carroñero esperando junto al vertedero.
I saw a scavenger waiting by the dump.
Tips for using carroñero
- The letter ñ is essential: writing n instead of ñ is incorrect, and calling a person carroñero is a strong insult often used in political or gossip contexts.