saqueador
/sakeadoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase looter is translated into Spanish as saqueador.
The term refers to someone who loots.
Meaning: one who loots (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun saqueador is derived from the verb saquear, which means to loot or pillage.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun changes its ending to saqueadora to refer to a female looter. To refer to a group of male looters or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural saqueadores. For a group consisting only of female looters, use the feminine plural saqueadoras.
How do you pronounce it?
/sakeadoɾ/
Did you know?
- The word saqueador shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'sack', as both relate to the concept of putting things into a bag or sack for transport.
- In many Spanish-speaking news reports, the term saqueo is frequently used metaphorically to describe the corruption of public funds, rather than physical stealing in the streets.
- In some Spanish-speaking legal systems, the term used for a common thief, ladrón, is strictly separated from saqueador, the latter being reserved for large-scale, often violent, pillaging during unrest.
Examples in context
- El saqueador entró en la tienda.The looter entered the store.
- La policía capturó a un saqueador.The police captured a looter.
- Ese saqueador robó muchas joyas.That looter stole many jewels.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are watching a news report about a recent riot.
- Javier¿Viste lo que hizo ese saqueador?Did you see what that looter did?
- ElenaSí, es un saqueador muy peligroso.Yes, he is a very dangerous looter.
- JavierLa ciudad está llena de gente así.The city is full of people like that.
- ElenaEspero que atrapen a cada saqueador.I hope they catch every looter.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries saqueador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
