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pescador

pes-ka-DOR/peskaˈðoɾ/

fisherman

Also: angler
NounmA2
Spain
A person sitting on a small wooden boat holding a fishing rod over the water.

📝 In Action

El pescador sale al mar cada mañana a las cinco.

A2

The fisherman goes out to sea every morning at five.

Mi abuelo era un pescador experto en el río Ebro.

B1

My grandfather was an expert angler on the Ebro river.

Los pescadores locales están preocupados por la contaminación del océano.

B2

Local fishermen are worried about ocean pollution.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • pescador deportivo – sport fisherman
  • red de pescador – fisherman's net
  • pescador artesanal – traditional/small-scale fisherman

Idioms & Expressions

  • A río revuelto, ganancia de pescadores – People can take advantage of troubled or chaotic times for their own benefit.

fishing-

Also: piscatorial
A collection of fishing gear including a net and a tackle box on a wooden pier.

📝 In Action

Visitamos un pequeño pueblo pescador en el norte.

B1

We visited a small fishing village in the north.

El águila es un ave pescadora muy veloz.

B2

The eagle is a very fast fishing bird.

Llevaba un sombrero pescador para protegerse del sol.

A2

He was wearing a bucket hat (fishing hat) to protect himself from the sun.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pesquero (fishing (related to industry))

Common Collocations

  • pueblo pescador – fishing village
  • barco pescador – fishing boat
  • ave pescadora – fishing bird

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "pescador" in Spanish:

angler→fisherman→fishing-→piscatorial→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pescador

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What is the difference between 'un pescador' and 'un pescado'?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'piscator,' which comes from 'piscis' (fish).

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: pescadorFrench: pêcheurItalian: pescatore

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'fisherwoman'?

The word for a female fisher is 'pescadora'.

Is 'pescador' only for professionals?

No, it can describe someone who fishes for a job or someone who does it as a hobby (like an angler).

What is the difference between 'pescador' and 'marinero'?

A 'pescador' specifically focuses on catching fish. A 'marinero' (sailor) is anyone who works on a ship or boat, regardless of whether they are fishing or not.