minero
“minero” means “miner” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
miner
Also: mining worker
📝 In Action
El minero usa un casco con luz.
A1The miner wears a helmet with a light.
Mi abuelo fue minero de carbón por treinta años.
A2My grandfather was a coal miner for thirty years.
Los mineros están protestando por mejores condiciones de seguridad.
B1The miners are protesting for better safety conditions.
mining
Also: pertaining to mines
📝 In Action
Este es un antiguo pueblo minero.
A2This is an old mining town.
El sector minero es fundamental para la economía local.
B1The mining sector is fundamental to the local economy.
Hubo un desastre minero el mes pasado.
B2There was a mining disaster last month.
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish noun 'mina' (mine), which comes from the Late Latin 'mina' (a vein of ore). The suffix '-ero' is added to indicate a profession or a relationship to the root word.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'minero' only refer to people who dig for coal?
No, 'minero' applies to anyone working in the extraction of any minerals or metals, including gold, silver, copper, or salt.
Can 'minero' be used for digital things like Bitcoin?
Yes! Just like in English, people who 'mine' cryptocurrencies are called 'mineros digitales'.
What is the difference between 'minero' and 'minería'?
'Minero' is the person who does the work or an adjective to describe something. 'Minería' is the abstract noun for the entire industry or the activity of mining.