animador
/animaˈdoɾ/masculine
The English word "animator" is animador in Spanish.
In the context of art, animador refers to one who creates an animation or a cartoon.
Meaning: art: one who creates an animation or cartoon (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the noun is animadora. For plural forms, use animadores to refer to a group of male animators or a mixed-gender group, while animadoras is used when referring to a group consisting only of female animators.
How do you pronounce it?
/animaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- The root of animador comes from anima, meaning 'soul' or 'breath'. This implies that the 'animator' is literally giving a soul or life to a drawing.
- While an English speaker might say 'an animator', a Spanish speaker might use animador to describe a 'cheerleader' in a sports context.
- The word animador shares the same root as the English word 'animal'. Both derive from the Latin concept of something that possesses 'anima' or breath.
Examples in context
- Don Bluth es un legendario animador estadounidense que compitió con Disney, su antiguo empleador, durante las décadas de 1980 y 1990.Don Bluth is a legendary American animator who competed with Disney, his former employer, during the 1980s and 90s.This sentence is useful for mentioning a specific individual using the form animador.Tatoeba #10090959 by manufrutos, translation #10090203 by shekitten
- El animador presentó su último proyecto en el festival de cine.The animator presented his latest project at the film festival.
- Ella es una animadora talentosa y reconocida en la industria.She is a talented and renowned animator in the industry.
- Mi hermano es un animador muy talentoso.My brother is a very talented animator.
- Busco un animador para este proyecto de cine.I am looking for an animator for this film project.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing their career goals.
- AlejandroQuiero ser animador de películas digitales.I want to be a digital movie animator.
- LucíaEso suena genial, Alejandro.That sounds great, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEstoy tomando clases para ser un buen animador.I am taking classes to be a good animator.
- LucíaSeguro que tendrás mucho éxito.I am sure you will be very successful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “animator” translations and entries animador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
