Spanish word

guerrero

Pronunciation

IPA/geˈreɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwarrior

Example

El guerrero luchó por la libertad de su pueblo.

The warrior fought for his people's freedom.

Illustration for guerrero (warrior)

More examples

El guerrero valiente protegió al pueblo.

The brave warrior protected the people.

Core concept

Armored fighter charging across a battlefield.

Common phrases

  • guerrero valiente

    brave warrior

  • guerrero medieval

    medieval warrior

  • guerrero legendario

    legendary warrior

Similar words

soldado: Serves in the regular army as a trained combatant.
militar: Performs official duties as a member of the military in any rank or role.

Definition in Spanish

Persona dedicada a la guerra o al combate; usado también para describir a quien enfrenta con valentía grandes retos.

Word origin

From Spanish guerra 'war' plus the suffix -ero that marks a person associated with something, so guerrero literally means a person linked to war.

Usage tips

  • Often used informally as a compliment, for example 'eres un guerrero', to praise someone who endures hardship, so it suits casual encouragement but may sound strong in formal contexts.

Other meanings

  • fighternoun

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