Spanish word

opresor

Pronunciation

IPA/opɾeˈsoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounoppressor

Example

El opresor fue arrestado.

The oppressor was arrested.

Illustration for opresor (oppressor)

More examples

El pueblo se levantó contra el opresor.

The people rose up against the oppressor.

Core concept

A boot pinning a person to the ground.

Common phrases

  • el opresor político

    the political oppressor

  • el opresor del pueblo

    the people's oppressor

  • luchar contra el opresor

    struggle against the oppressor

Similar words

dictador: Rules a country with absolute authority and removes citizens' political freedoms.
maltratador: Inflicts repeated physical or emotional harm on a close person, causing ongoing suffering.
abusador: Intimidates, coerces, or assaults others to dominate and hurt them.
perseguidor: Stalks or continually harasses a particular person, causing persistent fear or distress.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que ejerce poder de manera injusta o dura sobre otras personas, limitando su libertad.

Word origin

Derived from Latin opprimere 'to press down' (ob- 'over/against' + premere 'to press'), with Spanish -or forming the agent noun meaning 'one who presses down'.

Usage tips

  • Often used for regimes, governments, or systems (régimen opresor, gobierno opresor); avoid using it for minor personal faults where severo or mandón is more natural.

Other meanings

  • oppressiveadjective

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