Cazafantasmas
/kaθafantasmas/from spelling rules
Cazafantasmas is the Spanish translation for the English phrase "ghostbusters".
The term refers to people who capture ghosts for a living.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the title is sometimes translated as Los Cazadores de Fantasmas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is invariant in number. It remains Cazafantasmas whether referring to one person or multiple people.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaθafantasmas/
When do people say it?
Cazafantasmas is the official Spanish title used for the Ghostbusters film franchise.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word fantasma is used as a slang term for someone who is a show-off or brags about things that are not true.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the term cazar can feel quite violent, as it is the same verb used for big-game hunting or even poaching. Using it for ghosts transforms a supernatural encounter into a predatory act.
- While Cazafantasmas is a single word, it follows a pattern seen in other Spanish occupations like portaaviones for 'aircraft carriers' or lavaplatos for 'dishwasher'.
Examples in context
- Los Cazafantasmas capturaron al espíritu.The ghostbusters captured the spirit.
- Necesitamos llamar a los Cazafantasmas.We need to call the ghostbusters.
- ¿Son ustedes Cazafantasmas profesionales?Are you professional ghostbusters?
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are watching a movie in the living room.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿viste esa película de Cazafantasmas?Daniel, did you see that ghostbusters movie?
- DanielSí, me encantan los Cazafantasmas.Yes, I love the ghostbusters.
- ElenaEs una historia muy divertida.It is a very funny story.
- DanielTienes razón, Elena.You are right, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
