investigador
“investigador” means “researcher” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
researcher, investigator
Also: detective, scholar
📝 In Action
El investigador principal presentó los resultados del estudio.
B1The lead researcher presented the results of the study.
Necesitamos un investigador privado para seguir este caso de fraude.
B2We need a private investigator to follow this fraud case.
Ser investigador requiere mucha paciencia y atención al detalle.
B1Being a researcher requires a lot of patience and attention to detail.
investigating
Also: research
📝 In Action
El equipo investigador viajó a la zona para recoger muestras.
B2The investigating team traveled to the area to collect samples.
Se estableció un comité investigador para revisar las alegaciones.
C1An investigating committee was established to review the allegations.
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Words that translate to "investigador" in Spanish:
detective→investigating→investigator→research→researcher→scholar→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: investigador
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'investigador' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the verb 'investigar' (to investigate). The ending '-dor' is a common Spanish way to create a noun meaning 'the person who performs the action' (like 'trabajar' -> 'trabajador'). The verb itself traces back to the Latin *investigare*, meaning 'to trace out' or 'to search into,' based on the idea of following a track or trace (*vestigium*).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'investigador' and 'detective'?
'Investigador' is a general term for anyone who conducts research or inquiries (scientific, academic, or criminal). 'Detective' is usually reserved specifically for someone who investigates crimes, often within a police force or as a private agent.
How do I make 'investigador' feminine?
You simply change the ending from '-dor' to '-dora'. So, 'el investigador' becomes 'la investigadora'.