Spanish Conversation · Level 23
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Spanish word
colaborador
Pronunciation
IPA/kolaβoɾaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nouncollaborator
Example
Mi colaborador me ayudó con el proyecto.
My collaborator helped me with the project.
More examples
¿Puedes presentar a tu colaborador en la próxima reunión?
Can you introduce your collaborator at the next meeting?
Core concept
Person who shares tasks and contributes to a joint project.
Common phrases
colaborador de confianza
trusted collaborator
nuestro colaborador
our collaborator
Similar words
compañero: Belongs to the same group or activity and spends time with others.
colega: Works in the same workplace or shares the same profession.
participante: Takes part in an activity, event, or meeting.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que participa con otros en una obra o proyecto, ofreciendo cooperación o funciones complementarias.
Word origin
From Spanish colaborar 'to work together' plus the agentive suffix -dor, literally one who collaborates.
Usage tips
- Spanish 'colaborador' is generally a neutral term for a coworker or contributor, unlike English 'collaborator' which can carry a negative, treasonous sense in some contexts.
Other meanings
- coworkernoun
- colleaguenoun
Opposites
- oponenteopponentnoun
- adversarioadversarynoun
Related words
- colaborarcollaborateverb
- colaboracióncollaborationnoun
- colaborativocollaborativeadjective