Inklingo

aventurero

ah-ben-too-REH-roh/aβentuˈreɾo/

aventurero means adventurous in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

adventurous

Also: daring, adventurous
A child with a cape and a wooden sword standing bravely on top of a grassy hill looking at the horizon.

📝 In Action

Mi hermano es muy aventurero y le gusta viajar solo.

A2

My brother is very adventurous and likes to travel alone.

Tuvimos un viaje aventurero por las montañas de Perú.

B1

We had an adventurous trip through the mountains of Peru.

Su espíritu aventurero lo llevó a vivir en cinco países diferentes.

B2

His adventurous spirit led him to live in five different countries.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • espíritu aventureroadventurous spirit
  • carácter aventureroadventurous character
  • plan aventureroadventurous plan

adventurer

Also: explorer
NounmA2
An explorer wearing a khaki vest and a hat, carrying a backpack and holding a compass in a lush green jungle.

📝 In Action

El aventurero cruzó el desierto con solo una mochila.

A2

The adventurer crossed the desert with only a backpack.

De niño, yo quería ser un aventurero famoso.

B1

As a child, I wanted to be a famous adventurer.

La historia trata sobre un grupo de aventureros en busca de tesoros.

B2

The story is about a group of adventurers in search of treasures.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • sedentario (someone who stays in one place)

Idioms & Expressions

  • aventurero de salónSomeone who talks about adventures but never actually does them.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "aventurero" in Spanish:

adventureradventurousdaringexplorer

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: aventurero

Question 1 of 3

How would you say 'She is very adventurous' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family
aventura(adventure)Noun
aventurar(to venture/to risk)Verb
aventurera(adventurous (female))Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Spanish word 'aventura', which comes from the Latin 'adventura', meaning 'things that are about to happen'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: adventurerFrench: aventurierItalian: avventuriero

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'aventurero' always mean someone who travels?

Not necessarily. It can describe someone who likes to take risks in business, hobbies, or life in general, not just physical travel.

Can I use 'aventurero' for a thing?

Yes! You can describe a plan, a trip, or even a meal as 'aventurero' if it's bold and unusual.

What is the difference between 'aventurero' and 'explorador'?

An 'aventurero' seeks excitement and risk, while an 'explorador' specifically travels to discover or map new places.