Spanish Conversation · Level 116
60 words
Spanish word
vikingo
Pronunciation
IPA/biˈkiŋgo/
Meaning
- masculine nounviking
Example
Ella se disfrazó de vikingo para la fiesta.
She wore a viking costume to the party.
More examples
¿Has leído un libro sobre los vikingos?
Have you read a book about the vikings?
Core concept
Scandinavian seafarer landing to found a coastal settlement.
Common phrases
una película sobre vikingos
a movie about vikings
un libro sobre los vikingos
a book about the vikings
la cultura de los vikingos
the culture of the vikings
Similar words
nórdico: Person associated with the Nordic countries or northern European heritage.
guerrero: Combatant who fights on the battlefield using weapons and tactics.
marinero: Sailor who works on board a vessel and performs duties during voyages.
pirata: Maritime thief who attacks vessels at sea to plunder cargo and valuables.
Definition in Spanish
Miembro o habitante de los pueblos vikingos de la Edad Media, conocido por sus viajes marítimos, incursiones y establecimiento de asentamientos costeros.
Word origin
From Old Norse víkingr (vík 'inlet' + -ingr 'person associated with'), originally meaning someone who sailed out from a bay to raid or establish settlements.
Usage tips
- As a common noun in Spanish, vikingo is not capitalized unless it begins a sentence and is typically used in history, folklore, or costume contexts.