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investigadores

een-bes-tee-gah-DOR-es/imbestigaˈðoɾes/

“investigadores” means “researchers” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

researchers, investigators

Also: detectives
NounmB1
Two scientists in white lab coats looking through a large magnifying glass at a colorful plant.

📝 In Action

Los investigadores están analizando los resultados del experimento.

B1

The researchers are analyzing the results of the experiment.

Dos investigadores privados llegaron a la escena.

B1

Two private investigators arrived at the scene.

Los investigadores de la universidad publicaron un nuevo libro.

B2

The university researchers published a new book.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • científicos (scientists)
  • detectives (detectives)
  • estudiosos (scholars)

Common Collocations

  • investigadores privados – private investigators
  • equipo de investigadores – research team
  • investigadores policiales – police investigators

investigative, searching

AdjectivemB2formal
A person in a trench coat holding a magnifying glass while following a trail of colorful footprints.

📝 In Action

Tienen unos ojos investigadores que lo notan todo.

C1

They have searching eyes that notice everything.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • curiosos (curious)
  • analíticos (analytical)

Common Collocations

  • espíritus investigadores – inquisitive/searching spirits

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "investigadores" in Spanish:

detectives→investigative→investigators→researchers→searching→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: investigadores

Question 1 of 2

How would you refer to a group composed entirely of female researchers?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
investigar(to investigate/research) — Verb
investigación(investigation/research) — Noun
investigador(researcher (singular)) — Noun
investigadora(female researcher) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'investigare', which literally means 'to follow a footprint or track' (vestigium). Imagine a hunter following tracks in the woods!

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: investigatorsFrench: enquêteurs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'investigadores' for 'detectives'?

Yes! In many Spanish-speaking countries, the police who look for clues are called 'investigadores' rather than 'detectives'.

Is 'investigadores' formal?

It is neutral but leans toward formal. You will hear it on the news and in academic settings constantly.