avezado
/abeˈθado/
The English word "seasoned" can be translated into Spanish as avezado. Wiktionary also lists aguerrido.
Meaning: experienced (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| avezado | /abeˈθado/ /abeˈsado/ |
| aguerrido | /aɡeˈrido/ |
Which one should you use?
Use avezado to describe someone seasoned in intellectual, professional or technical skills like investigation or reading. In contrast, use aguerrido to describe someone seasoned through physical struggle, combat or intense hardship.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective avezado must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, changing to avezada for feminine nouns. The adjective avezado must agree in number with the noun it modifies, changing to avezados for masculine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/abeˈθado/
Did you know?
- Unlike the English 'seasoned', which can describe both a person and food, avezado and aguerrido are never used to describe food with spices.
- In some contexts, avezado can carry a slightly negative connotation, implying that someone is 'seasoned' in a way that makes them cunning, sly or deceptive.
- While aguerrido comes from 'war', it is often used today to describe a 'seasoned' athlete or a determined competitor who fights for victory in sports.
Examples in context
- Es un investigador avezado.He's a seasoned investigator.This sentence shows how to describe a seasoned investigator using avezado.Tatoeba #11696445 by Seael, translation #4756747 by cairnhead
- avezados lectoresSeasoned readersThis sentence demonstrates the use of avezados with plural nouns.
- El profesor es un investigador experimentado en su campo.The professor is a seasoned researcher in his field.
- María es una doctora experta en su especialidad.María is a seasoned doctor in her specialty.
- Juan es un jugador curtido que ha participado en numerosos torneos.Juan is a seasoned player who has participated in numerous tournaments.
- Los integrantes de la banda son músicos muy maduros y talentosos.The band members are seasoned and talented musicians.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a new project manager.
- María¿Conoces al nuevo director del proyecto?Do you know the new project director?
- JavierSí, Javier es un profesional avezado.Yes, Javier is a seasoned professional.
- MaríaEso es bueno para el equipo.That is good for the team.
- JavierTiene mucha experiencia en el sector.He has a lot of experience in the sector.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “seasoned” translations and entries avezado, aguerrido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
