arqueólogo
“arqueólogo” means “archaeologist” in Spanish (a male scientist who studies human history through physical remains).
archaeologist
Also: archaeologist
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El arqueólogo encontró una vasija antigua.
A1The archaeologist found an ancient pot.
De niño, yo quería ser un arqueólogo como Indiana Jones.
A2As a child, I wanted to be an archaeologist like Indiana Jones.
El equipo de arqueólogos trabajó todo el verano en las ruinas.
B1The team of archaeologists worked all summer at the ruins.
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Comes from the Greek words 'arkhaios' (ancient) and 'logos' (study/word). It literally means 'someone who studies the old stuff'.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I always need the accent mark?
Yes! In Spanish, 'arqueólogo' is always written with an accent on the first 'o' of the ending section to maintain the correct rhythm of the word.
Is 'arqueólogo' used for both men and women?
Technically, 'el arqueólogo' can refer to a man or a group of mixed gender, but for a specific woman, you should always use 'la arqueóloga'.
How do I pronounce the 'qu' in the word?
The 'qu' sounds like a hard 'k' (as in 'keep'). You don't pronounce the 'u' at all.