historiador
“historiador” means “historian” in Spanish (a person who studies, researches, or writes about the past).
historian
Also: chronicler
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Mi tío es historiador y trabaja en el museo nacional.
A2My uncle is a historian and works at the national museum.
El historiador presentó su nuevo libro sobre la revolución.
B1The historian presented his new book about the revolution.
Para ser un buen historiador, hay que investigar en archivos antiguos.
B2To be a good historian, one must research in ancient archives.
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Comes from the Latin word 'historia' (meaning inquiry or narrative) combined with the ending '-dor', which is used in Spanish to describe a person who performs a specific job or action.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 'h' in 'historiador' pronounced?
No, in Spanish the letter 'h' is always silent. You start the pronunciation with the 'i' sound: ees-toh-ryah-DOR.
What is the difference between 'historiador' and 'historia'?
'Historia' is the subject (history) or a story, while 'historiador' is the person who studies that subject.
Can I use 'historiador' to describe someone who writes fiction?
Usually, no. 'Historiador' implies a factual study of the past. For someone who writes fictional stories, 'escritor' (writer) or 'novelista' (novelist) is more appropriate.