guerrero
/gweh-RREH-roh/
warrior
A depiction of a warrior (guerrero), ready to defend or fight.
guerrero(noun)
warrior
?historical figure or heroic fighter
fighter
?someone fighting for a cause or against a difficulty
,combatant
?person engaged in conflict
📝 In Action
El guerrero defendió a su pueblo con valentía.
A2The warrior defended his people with bravery.
Mi abuela es una guerrera, superó tres enfermedades graves.
B1My grandmother is a fighter; she overcame three serious illnesses.
Los antiguos guerreros celtas eran temidos por sus enemigos.
B2The ancient Celtic warriors were feared by their enemies.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Change
Since this is a noun referring to a person, its gender changes depending on who you are talking about: use 'el guerrero' for a man, and 'la guerrera' for a woman.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use is Common
You will often hear 'guerrero' used to describe someone fighting a metaphorical battle, like overcoming a personal challenge, not just actual war.
The warlike (guerrero) nature is often symbolized by weapons and armor.
guerrero(adjective)
warlike
?related to war or fighting
fighting
?describing a spirit or nature
,combative
?having an aggressive nature
📝 In Action
Esa tribu tenía un carácter muy guerrero.
B1That tribe had a very warlike character.
Necesitamos mantener ese espíritu guerrero en el partido final.
B2We need to maintain that fighting spirit in the final game.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
As an adjective, 'guerrero' must match the noun it describes in gender and number: 'un pueblo guerrero' (masculine singular), 'naciones guerreras' (feminine plural).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: guerrero
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'guerrero' as an adjective (a descriptive word)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between *guerrero* and *soldado*?
A *guerrero* (warrior) is a broader, often historical or heroic term for someone skilled in combat, or someone fighting a major challenge (like an illness). A *soldado* (soldier) is specifically a person enlisted in a modern, formal army or military force.