investigadores
/een-bes-tee-gah-DOR-es/
researchers
Investigadores (researchers) working together to study something new.
investigadores(noun)
researchers
?scientific or academic
,investigators
?criminal or legal
detectives
?people solving a mystery
📝 In Action
Los investigadores están analizando los resultados del experimento.
B1The researchers are analyzing the results of the experiment.
Dos investigadores privados llegaron a la escena.
B1Two private investigators arrived at the scene.
Los investigadores de la universidad publicaron un nuevo libro.
B2The university researchers published a new book.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it plural
This is the plural form of 'investigador'. Because the word ends in a consonant, we add '-es' to make it plural.
Gender in groups
In Spanish, if a group of researchers has at least one man, or is mixed, we use the masculine plural 'investigadores'. If the group is only women, use 'investigadoras'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Not just for science
Mistake: "Only using it for laboratory work."
Correction: Use it for anyone who searches for facts, including police and journalists.
⭐ Usage Tips
Professional context
When talking about university staff, 'investigadores' sounds more professional than just saying 'profesores'.
An investigative (investigadores) effort to solve a mystery.
investigadores(adjective)
investigative
?describing a group or effort
,searching
?describing a look or spirit
📝 In Action
Tienen unos ojos investigadores que lo notan todo.
C1They have searching eyes that notice everything.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: investigadores
Question 1 of 2
How would you refer to a group composed entirely of female researchers?
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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.