Spanish Conversation · Level 145
30 words
Spanish word
represor
Pronunciation
IPA/repɾeˈsoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounoppressor
Example
El represor ordenó cerrar las protestas.
The oppressor ordered the protests to be shut down.
More examples
El represor fue juzgado por sus actos.
The oppressor was tried for his actions.
Core concept
Authority figure using force to silence protesters.
Common phrases
acusar al represor
accuse the oppressor
identificar al represor
identify the oppressor
confrontar al represor
confront the oppressor
Similar words
opresor: Maintains oppressive rule that deprives people of basic freedoms and civil rights.
dictador: Rules by absolute personal power, banning opposition and controlling political life.
perseguidor: Pursues and harasses opponents or minorities to drive them out or silence them.
censor: Blocks, alters, or bans media and publications to prevent certain ideas from spreading.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que reprime mediante la fuerza o la autoridad a quienes protestan o expresan opiniones, impidiendo sus libertades.
Word origin
From Spanish reprimir 'to repress' plus the agent suffix -or, ultimately from Latin reprimere (re- 'back' + premere 'to press'), meaning literally 'one who presses back'.
Usage tips
- Calling someone 'represor' is a strong political accusation in Spanish, so speakers often opt for autoritario or que reprime when the claim is less certain.