explorador
/eɡsploɾaˈdoɾ/
The English word 'scout' is translated into Spanish as explorador.
The term is used to refer to a member of scouting organizations. Note that explorador also carries the general meaning of 'explorer'.
Meaning: member of scouting organizations (noun)
Which one should you use?
While explorador is used for members of scouting organizations, it also literally means 'explorer' in a general sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is gender-marked. A female scout is called exploradora. The plural form for a group of male scouts or a mixed group of male and female scouts is exploradores, while a group consisting only of female scouts is called exploradoras. You can also refer to a boy scout as chico scout.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡsploɾaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- In sports contexts, a talent scout is not an explorador but is usually called a ojeador, which literally means 'someone who eyes'.
- In many Spanish speaking countries, the phrase siempre listos is the official motto of the scouts, which translates to 'always ready'.
- The word explorador is a direct descendant of the Latin explōrātor, which referred to someone sent ahead of an army to gather information.
Examples in context
- Mi hija es una chica scout. Le encanta acampar y aprender habilidades nuevas.My daughter is a girl scout. She loves camping and learning new skills.
- Como explorador, he aprendido a valorar el trabajo en equipo y la resiliencia.As a scout, I have learned to value teamwork and resilience.
- El explorador lleva una mochila grande.The scout carries a large backpack.
- Mi hermano es un explorador muy dedicado.My brother is a very dedicated scout.
- Vimos a un explorador en el bosque.We saw a scout in the forest.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at old childhood photos.
- JavierMira esta foto, yo era explorador.Look at this photo, I was a scout.
- ElenaTe ves muy joven en el uniforme.You look very young in the uniform.
- JavierSí, aprendí mucho como explorador.Yes, I learned a lot as a scout.
- ElenaEs una experiencia muy bonita, Javier.It is a very beautiful experience, Javier.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry explorador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries explorador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
