trol
/ˈtɾol/feminine, masculine
The English phrase 'troll' is translated into Spanish as trol. It is also spelled troll.
Meaning: person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative argument (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| trol | /ˈtɾol/ | feminine, masculine |
| troll | /ˈtɾol/ | feminine, masculine, alternative form |
In the context of the internet, a trol is a person who posts inflammatory or insincere statements to provoke others into combative arguments. If you are talking about the act of trolling itself, the standard Spanish verb to use is trolear.
Which one should you use?
The word trol is the standard spelling, while troll is an alternative spelling of the same word. Both forms can be used as either masculine or feminine nouns.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In internet slang, trolear is the standard verb used to express the action of trolling.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɾol/
Did you know?
- While trol refers to internet agitators, the word trolear has expanded in Spanish slang to mean playing a practical joke or tricking a friend in real life.
- The term 'trol' is a linguistic newcomer to the Spanish language, having only gained widespread usage alongside the rise of social media in the 21st century.
- Depending on the source, trol was borrowed into Spanish from either English or from Scandinavian languages like Norwegian and Swedish.
Examples in context
- "¡Señor, usted es un imperialista!" "Y usted, señor, es un troll.""You, Sir, are an imperialist!" "And you, Sir, are a troll."This sentence shows how to use trol to label someone in an argument.Tatoeba #789423 by Shishir, translation #789419 by FeuDRenais2
- Si te encuentras un troll de internet no lo ataques, defiende a la victima del ataque.If you encounter an internet troll don’t attack them, defend the victim of the attack.This sentence provides advice on how to handle a trol on the internet.Tatoeba #2045409 by wallebot, translation #11568596 by djwalker
- Es solo un troll.He's just a troll.This sentence uses trol to dismiss someone's behavior.Tatoeba #10680941 by Adelpa, translation #10680932 by Adelpa
- Deja de trolear en los comentariosStop trolling in the comments
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing a comment section on a news website.
- LucíaEse comentario es de un trol.That comment is from a troll.
- JavierNo le hagas caso, es un trol.Don't pay him any attention, he's a troll.
- LucíaParece que solo quiere pelear.It seems like he just wants to fight.
- JavierSí, es un trol típico.Yes, he is a typical troll.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “troll” translations and entries trol, troll, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries trol, troll, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
