guerrero
/ɡeˈreɾo/masculine
The English word "warrior" is guerrero in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists guerrera.
Meaning: person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| guerrero | /ɡeˈreɾo/ | masculine |
| guerrera | /ɡeˈreɾa/ | feminine |
The term is used to describe a person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare. Guerrero and guerrera are the most common and general terms used to describe a warrior in Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from guerra, which means "war".
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is guerrero and the feminine singular form is guerrera. For plural forms, use guerreros for masculine warriors and guerreras for female warriors.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡeˈreɾo/
Did you know?
- There is a state in Mexico called Guerrero, named after the independence leader Vicente Guerrero, showing how the word for 'warrior' transitioned into a geopolitical name.
- The Spanish word for war, guerra, actually comes from a Germanic root via Frankish, rather than from Classical Latin.
- The suffix -ero in guerrero is the same one used to turn professions into nouns, such as in panadero for 'baker' or ingeniero for 'engineer'.
Examples in context
- Fue un guerrero valeroso.He was a valiant warrior.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe a warrior as valiant using guerrero.Tatoeba #5965224 by arh, translation #12863894 by rul
- Un guerrero asimila su fortaleza y debilidad.The warrior is conscious of both his strength and his weakness.This sentence shows how to use guerrero to describe a warrior's strength and weakness.Tatoeba #4988399 by swyter, translation #45742 by CM
- El guerrero ha muerto por usted, mi dulce princesa.The warrior has died for you, my sweet princess.This sentence illustrates a dramatic use of the word guerrero.Tatoeba #1652610 by marcelostockle, translation #1252052 by satsu
- El guerrero protege su reinoThe warrior protects his kingdom
- Los combatientes lucharon valientementeThe warriors fought valiantly
- Ella es una guerrera amazónicaShe is an Amazonian warrior
- Ese guerrero es fiero y valienteThat warrior is fierce and brave
- Ella es una verdadera leona en el campo de batallaShe is a true lioness on the battlefield
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a character in a historical novel.
- Alejandro¿Es un guerrero el protagonista del libro?Is the protagonist of the book a warrior?
- LucíaSí, es un guerrero muy fuerte.Yes, he is a very strong warrior.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿crees que ganará la batalla?Lucía, do you think he will win the battle?
- LucíaComo buen guerrero, Alejandro, lo logrará.Like a good warrior, Alejandro, he will achieve it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “warrior” translations and entries guerrero, guerrera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guerrero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
