Spanish Conversation · Level 85
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Spanish word
carroñero
Pronunciation
IPA/karoˈɲeɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounscavenger
Example
En el campo vi un carroñero comiendo un animal muerto.
In the field I saw a scavenger eating a dead animal.
More examples
Vi a un carroñero esperando junto al vertedero.
I saw a scavenger waiting by the dump.
Core concept
Vulture feeding on a carcass.
Common phrases
un carroñero
a scavenger
el carroñero del vertedero
the scavenger at the dump
Similar words
buitre: Preys on others' misfortune in a vulture-like, opportunistic way.
aprovechador: Exploits others' opportunities or vulnerabilities for personal gain.
parásito: Depends persistently on others' help or resources.
Definition in Spanish
Organismo que consume carroña; también término despectivo para quien explota situaciones adversas de otros.
Word origin
From Spanish carroña 'carrion' plus suffix -ero 'one who', with carroña ultimately from Latin caro 'meat', originally naming an animal that eats carrion.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- vulturenoun
Opposites
- depredadorpredatornoun
Related words
- carroñacarrionnoun
- carroñearscavengeverb