luchador
/lut͡ʃaˈdoɾ/masculine
The English word 'wrestler' is luchador in Spanish. If unsure, use luchador. Wiktionary also lists libreluchador.
Meaning: person who wrestles (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| luchador | /lut͡ʃaˈdoɾ/ | masculine |
| libreluchador | /libɾelut͡ʃadoɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term luchador is used broadly for any type of wrestler, including combat sports, sumo or professional wrestling.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Luchador / Luchadora is the commonly used term for wrestler in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of luchador is luchadora. The plural form for a group of male wrestlers or a mixed-gender group is luchadores. The plural form for a group consisting only of female wrestlers is luchadoras.
How do you pronounce it?
/lutʃaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- In the context of Mexican culture, if a luchador loses their mask in a lucha de apuesta or 'bet match', it is considered a professional tragedy.
- In a non-sporting context, you might hear someone called a luchador to describe a person who is a 'fighter' in life, such as someone overcoming great adversity.
- A luchador in Mexico may be categorized as a técnico, the heroic face, or a rudo, the villainous rule-breaker.
Examples in context
- Pareces diminuto al lado de un luchador de sumo.You look tiny next to a sumo wrestler.This sentence uses luchador to compare someone's size to a sumo wrestler.Tatoeba #10184532 by manufrutos, translation #15930 by Zifre
- Para un luchador de sumo consumir 20.000 calorías al día no es nada.A sumo wrestler thinks nothing of consuming 20,000 calories a day.This sentence uses luchador in the context of a sumo wrestler's calorie intake.Tatoeba #1218688 by marcelostockle, translation #1218675 by PeterR
- Ella es una famosa luchadora de la WWEShe is a famous WWE wrestler
- El próximo evento contará con los mejores peleadores de la regiónThe upcoming event will feature the best wrestlers of the region
- El famoso luchador es fuerte y ágilThe famous wrestler is strong and agile
- El luchador ganó la medalla de oro.The wrestler won the gold medal.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are watching a match on television.
- ElenaMira ese luchador, es increíblemente fuerte.Look at that wrestler, he is incredibly strong.
- MateoSí, tiene mucha técnica y fuerza.Yes, he has a lot of technique and strength.
- Elena¿Crees que ese luchador va a ganar?Do you think that wrestler is going to win?
- MateoSeguro que sí, Mateo cree en él.For sure, Mateo believes in him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wrestler” translations and entries luchador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
