Spanish Conversation · Level 106
59 words
Spanish word
historiador
Pronunciation
IPA/istoɾjaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounhistorian
Example
Mi tío es historiador y trabaja en un museo.
My uncle is a historian who works in a museum.
More examples
¿Desde cuándo es historiador?
Since when has he been a historian?
Core concept
Person who investigates and writes about the past using sources and documents.
Common phrases
ser historiador
be a historian
trabajar como historiador
work as a historian
Similar words
investigador: Person who collects and analyzes data or documents to discover new facts or explanations.
arqueólogo: Person who studies ruins and artifacts to reconstruct past daily life and cultures.
cronista: Person who records and describes events as they happen, creating a documented account.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que investiga y escribe sobre el pasado humano usando fuentes y documentos para explicar hechos históricos.
Word origin
From Latin historia (via Greek ἱστορία, 'inquiry' or 'account') plus the agentive suffix -dor, indicating someone who studies or writes history.
Usage tips
- Often used for a professional or academic role, while someone who only likes history usually says 'me interesa la historia' or 'soy aficionado a la historia'.