Spanish Conversation · Level 108
59 words
Spanish word
agresor
Pronunciation
IPA/aɣɾeˈsoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounattacker
Example
La policía arrestó al agresor.
The police arrested the attacker.
More examples
La comunidad logró identificar y detener al agresor.
The community managed to identify and detain the attacker.
Core concept
A person who attacks another person, either physically or by insult.
Common phrases
capturar al agresor
capture the attacker
acusar al agresor
accuse the attacker
denunciar al agresor
report the attacker
Similar words
atacante: Initiates an attack on someone, acting as the person who strikes or assaults.
asaltante: Assaults a person using violence or threats, often in a sudden physical attack.
delincuente: Engages in illegal activity or criminal behavior.
ofensor: Insults or offends another person verbally or through rude conduct.
Definition in Spanish
Designa a quien realiza una agresión física o verbal contra otra persona.
Word origin
It comes from the verb agredir and ultimately from Latin aggredi 'to approach' (ad- 'to' + gradi 'step'), with -or added to name the agent.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech Spanish speakers often prefer specific verbs or descriptions (for example golpear or insultar) instead of using agresor unless speaking formally.