Dora la exploradora
/doɾa la eɡsploɾadoɾa/from spelling rules
Dora the explorer in Spanish is Dora la exploradora.
This phrase refers to the name of the young girl who serves as the main character in the children's animated series.
How do you pronounce it?
/doɾa la eɡsploɾadoɾa/
Did you know?
- The word exploradora shares a root with the English word 'explore', both tracing back to the Latin explorare, which originally meant 'to scent out' or 'track'.
- The article 'la' in Dora la exploradora functions as a title or epithet, a way of naming that is common in historical figures like 'Alejandro Magno' or 'El Cid'.
- The phrase la exploradora uses a feminine noun ending in -ora, a suffix often used for professional roles derived from Latin, such as doctora or profesora.
Examples in context
- ¿Recuerdas a Dora la Exploradora? Siempre tenía aventuras emocionantes.Do you remember Dora the Explorer? She always had exciting adventures.
- Dora la exploradora es muy valiente.Dora the explorer is very brave.
- Mi hermana pequeña quiere ver a Dora la exploradora.My little sister wants to watch Dora the explorer.
Example conversation
Two siblings are looking for a cartoon to watch on TV.
- Alejandro¿Quieres ver Dora la exploradora?Do you want to watch Dora the explorer?
- LucíaSí, me encanta esa serie.Yes, I love that series.
- AlejandroLucía, busca los episodios en la tableta.Lucía, look for the episodes on the tablet.
- Lucía¡Ya los encontré!I found them already!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
