Spanish word

arqueólogo

Pronunciation

IPA/aɾkeˈoloɣo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounarchaeologist

Example

Contrataron a un arqueólogo para estudiar el sitio.

They hired an archaeologist to study the site.

Illustration for arqueólogo (archaeologist)

More examples

Estudia para ser arqueólogo.

He studies to become an archaeologist.

Core concept

Researcher who studies past human societies through artifacts and excavations.

Common phrases

  • entrevistar a un arqueólogo

    interview an archaeologist

  • formarse como arqueólogo

    study to become an archaeologist

Similar words

historiador: Examines written records and archives to trace past events and social developments.
antropólogo: Studies contemporary peoples' cultures and social behavior through fieldwork and interviews.

Definition in Spanish

Científico social que interpreta, a partir de restos materiales hallados, los cambios en las sociedades humanas a lo largo del tiempo.

Word origin

From Greek ἀρχαῖος "ancient" plus λόγος "study", passed through Latin forms into Spanish as arqueólogo.

Usage tips

  • Arqueólogo denotes someone who reconstructs the past from physical remains, whereas historiador usually works from written records.

Related words

  • arqueologíaarchaeologynoun
  • arqueológicamentearchaeologicallyadverb
  • arqueológicoarchaeologicaladjective

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