Spanish Conversation · Level 62
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Spanish word
cooperante
Pronunciation
IPA/koopeˈɾante/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)aid worker
Example
La familia agradece al cooperante por su apoyo.
The family thanks the aid worker for their support.
More examples
Trabajo como cooperante en una ONG local.
I work as an aid worker in a local NGO.
Core concept
Volunteer or professional delivering aid directly in communities.
Common phrases
trabajar como cooperante
work as an aid worker
ser cooperante voluntario
serve as a volunteer aid worker
Similar words
voluntario: Joins relief or community efforts by choice, typically unpaid and self-motivated.
colaborador: Plays a cooperative role inside an organization, contributing skills or resources.
ayudante: Assists staff with hands-on work and practical tasks at the site.
misionero: Engages in field work tied to a religious mission, offering both aid and spiritual outreach.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que colabora en acciones de ayuda o cooperación, ya sea como profesional o voluntario, y que contribuye directamente en el trabajo con comunidades.
Word origin
The word is formed from the verb cooperar plus the agentive suffix -ante and traces back to Latin cooperari (com- 'together' + operari 'to work'), so it denotes an agent who cooperates in aid actions.
Usage tips
- Cooperante tends to imply on-site, hands-on roles, whereas voluntario highlights unpaid service and colaborador refers to ordinary coworkers.
Other meanings
- collaboratornoun
Related words
- cooperarcooperateverb
- cooperacióncooperationnoun
- cooperativocooperativeadjective