Spanish word

seleccionador

Pronunciation

IPA/selekθjonaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncoach

Example

El seleccionador anunció la lista del equipo.

The coach announced the team's roster.

Illustration for seleccionador (coach)

More examples

El seleccionador fue despedido tras los malos resultados.

The coach was dismissed after poor results.

Core concept

Selector of players for a squad.

Common phrases

  • nombrar al seleccionador

    appoint the coach

  • despedir al seleccionador

    dismiss the coach

Similar words

entrenador: Runs practice sessions and corrects players' form, fitness, and tactical play.
míster: Colloquial title fans and media use for the team's coach or manager.
director técnico: Responsible for long-term technical policy, playing style, and coaching appointments.

Definition in Spanish

Designa a la persona responsable de escoger a los jugadores o miembros de una plantilla, convocatoria o selección.

Word origin

Derived from Spanish seleccionar 'to select' plus the suffix -dor, with seleccionar tracing back to Latin select- 'choose'.

Usage tips

  • Not a general-purpose 'sorter' or the English 'selector' in everyday use; in Spanish it specifically names who picks the squad and often the national team coach.

Other meanings

  • selectornoun
  • sorternoun

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