colaborador
“colaborador” means “contributor” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
contributor, collaborator
Also: assistant, coworker
📝 In Action
Él es un colaborador habitual de nuestra revista.
B1He is a regular contributor to our magazine.
Buscamos un nuevo colaborador para el equipo de diseño.
B1We are looking for a new collaborator for the design team.
Agradecemos a todos los colaboradores del proyecto.
B2We thank all the project's contributors.
helpful, cooperative
Also: supportive
📝 In Action
Tu hijo es muy colaborador en las tareas de la casa.
B1Your son is very helpful with the household chores.
Necesitamos personal con una actitud colaboradora.
B2We need staff with a cooperative attitude.
Siempre se ha mostrado colaborador con la policía.
B2He has always been cooperative with the police.
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Which word would you use for a person who writes a weekly column for a newspaper but isn't a full-time staff member?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'collaborare', which combines 'con-' (together) and 'laborare' (to work). Literally, it means 'to work together'.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'colaborador' the same as 'compañero de trabajo'?
Not exactly. 'Compañero de trabajo' is anyone you work with (a coworker). 'Colaborador' sounds more professional and often implies someone working on a specific shared task or a guest helping a team.
Does 'colaborador' ever mean 'traitor' in Spanish?
No. In English, 'collaborator' can mean someone who helps an occupying enemy. In Spanish, we use the specific word 'colaboracionista' for that negative meaning. 'Colaborador' remains a positive word.
How do I make the plural?
Just add '-es'. For a group of men or a mixed group, use 'colaboradores'. For a group of only women, use 'colaboradoras'.