esploratore
/es.plo.raˈto.re/
The English word explorer is esploratore in Italian.
The term esploratore refers to a person who by expedition seeks new information.
Meaning: person who by expedition seeks new information (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of esploratore is esploratrice. The masculine plural form, used for a group of men or a mixed-gender group, is esploratori.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable. The IPA is /es.plo.raˈto.re/.
Did you know?
- The Latin root 'explorare' originally meant 'to hunt' or 'to watch for prey', adding a layer of predatory intent to the modern concept of discovery.
- While an esploratore searches for land or knowledge, the Italian word esplorazione can also refer to a medical 'exploration' or physical examination of a body part.
- The word esploratore shares its roots with the English word 'explore', but in Italian, it can also be used to describe a 'scout' in a military context.
Examples in context
- Tom è un esploratore.Tom is an explorer.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as an esploratore.Tatoeba #5917983 by Guybrush88, translation #5757598 by CM
- James Cook era un esploratore britannico.James Cook was a British explorer.This sentence is useful for describing a specific historical esploratore.Tatoeba #2398265 by Guybrush88, translation #1787783 by Amastan
- Il famoso esploratore italiano è stato ammirato per le sue grandi scoperte in Africa.The famous Italian explorer was admired for his great discoveries in Africa.
- Quei ragazzi sono degli avventurieri, sempre pronti a scoprire nuovi posti.Those guys are adventurers, always ready to discover new places.
- La ragazza è una avventuriera e ama viaggiare da sola.The girl is an adventurer and loves traveling alone.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a documentary about history.
- AlessandroQuel vecchio esploratore ha scoperto l'isola.That old explorer discovered the island.
- MartinaSì, era un uomo molto coraggioso.Yes, he was a very brave man.
- AlessandroHai letto il suo diario?Did you read his diary?
- MartinaNo, non l'ho ancora letto.No, I haven't read it yet.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry esploratore, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esploratore, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
