ninja
/NEEN-hah/
ninja
A ninja as a historical Japanese warrior.
ninja(noun)
ninja
?historical Japanese warrior
warrior
?skilled in stealth and martial arts
📝 In Action
El ninja desapareció en la oscuridad.
A2The ninja disappeared into the darkness.
Me gusta ver películas de ninjas.
A2I like watching ninja movies.
💡 Grammar Points
One word, two genders
The word 'ninja' stays the same whether you are talking about a man or a woman. Use 'el' for a man and 'la' for a woman.
⭐ Usage Tips
How to make it plural
To talk about more than one, just add an 's' to the end: 'los ninjas'.
A 'ninja' as someone who is extremely skilled at a task.
ninja(noun)
pro
?someone very skilled at a specific task
expert
?someone who works efficiently and silently
,wiz
?talented individual
📝 In Action
Sofía es una ninja del Excel.
B2Sofia is an Excel pro.
Necesitamos a un ninja de las ventas en el equipo.
B2We need a sales wiz on the team.
💡 Grammar Points
Using it as a compliment
When you call someone a 'ninja' in a workplace, you are saying they are fast, efficient, and very good at what they do.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Overusing the term
Mistake: "Soy un ninja de las finanzas."
Correction: Soy un experto en finanzas.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ninja
Question 1 of 2
If you want to say 'The female ninja' in Spanish, what is the correct form?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'ninja' have a feminine form like 'ninja' vs 'ninja'?
No, 'ninja' is invariable. It ends in 'a' regardless of whether the person is male or female.
Is it a common word in Spain and Latin America?
Yes, it is understood everywhere thanks to movies, cartoons, and video games.