Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
luchador
Pronunciation
IPA/lutʃaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounfighter
Example
Ella es una luchadora famosa.
She is a famous fighter.
More examples
El luchador profesional ganó por decisión.
The professional fighter won by decision.
Core concept
A person competing in physical combat in a ring or arena.
Common phrases
luchador profesional
professional fighter
luchador amateur
amateur fighter
Similar words
boxeador: Competes using punches as the main tactic in organized boxing bouts.
peleador: Tends to start or join fights and disputes, showing a confrontational streak.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que participa en combates físicos, especialmente en deportes de lucha, y por extensión quien lucha con esfuerzo ante dificultades.
Word origin
From Spanish lucha 'fight' plus the agentive suffix -dor, with lucha ultimately from Latin lucta 'struggle'.
Usage tips
- The phrase lucha libre names the sport or show while the athlete is a luchador, and Spanish also uses luchador figuratively to praise someone who keeps fighting through hardship.