Spanish word

pensador

Pronunciation

IPA/pensaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounthinker

Example

Él fue un gran pensador del siglo XX.

He was a great thinker of the 20th century.

Illustration for pensador (thinker)

More examples

¿Es usted un pensador o prefiere actuar sin pensar?

Are you a thinker or do you prefer to act without thinking?

Core concept

A thinker known for influential theories or cultural impact.

Common phrases

  • pensador humanista

    humanist thinker

  • pensador moderno

    contemporary thinker

Similar words

intelectual: Analyzes and speaks about academic and cultural issues from broad knowledge.
filósofo: Investigates life's and the world's fundamental questions logically and systematically.
escritor: Conveys ideas and emotions by writing stories, essays, or journalistic pieces.
autor: Creates and publishes books or articles under their name as the credited writer.

Definition in Spanish

Persona conocida por sus ideas o teorías, especialmente quien influye en debates intelectuales o en la cultura.

Word origin

Derived from the verb pensar (from Latin pensare) with the agentive suffix -dor, the word names a person whose thinking produces notable ideas or influence.

Usage tips

  • Pensador often overlaps with filósofo but is broader, applying to writers, public intellectuals, and cultural critics while filósofo implies formal training in philosophy.

Other meanings

  • philosophernoun

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