armador
/aɾmadoɾ/from spelling rules
The English word "setter" is translated into Spanish as armador.
The term refers to a specific breed of dog.
Meaning: breed of dog (noun)
Which one should you use?
Both armador and colocador are used to refer to a setter.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾmadoɾ/
Did you know?
- If you use the word armador to talk about a dog, a listener might actually think you are talking about a shipbuilder or a shipowner.
- The term armador shares its root with the Spanish word for 'armour', as both come from the Latin word for 'arming' or 'equipping'.
- While English uses the specific word 'setter' for these hunting dogs, Spanish speakers often use the more general term perro de muestra to describe their behavior.
Examples in context
- El armador es clave para la estrategia del equipo.The setter is key to the team's strategy.
- El colocador tiene una precisión impresionante.The setter has impressive accuracy.
- El pasador debe tener buena visión de juego.The setter must have good game vision.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at a dog park.
- JavierMira ese perro, es un armador.Look at that dog, it's a setter.
- LucíaEs muy bonito y elegante.It is very pretty and elegant.
- JavierSí, el armador tiene mucha energía.Yes, the setter has a lot of energy.
- LucíaSe nota que corre muy rápido.You can tell it runs very fast.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries armador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
