vengador
“vengador” means “avenger” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
avenger
Also: righter of wrongs
📝 In Action
Él se presentó como el vengador de los inocentes.
B2He presented himself as the avenger of the innocent.
La película de 'Los Vengadores' es muy popular en todo el mundo.
A2The 'Avengers' movie is very popular all over the world.
El pueblo esperaba a un vengador que terminara con la injusticia.
C1The town was waiting for an avenger to end the injustice.
avenging
Also: vengeful
📝 In Action
Lanzó una mirada vengadora hacia su enemigo.
C1He cast an avenging look toward his enemy.
Sentía un fuego vengador en su corazón.
B2He felt an avenging fire in his heart.
La justicia vengadora llegó tarde o temprano.
C2Avenging justice arrived sooner or later.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: vengador
Question 1 of 3
What is the correct feminine form of 'vengador'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Spanish verb 'vengar', which originates from the Latin 'vindicare', meaning 'to claim' or 'to punish'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vengador' a common word in daily life?
Not really. It is mostly found in movies, books, or when talking about justice. You won't hear it much in a typical grocery store conversation!
What is the difference between 'justiciero' and 'vengador'?
'Justiciero' implies someone seeking fair justice for everyone, while 'vengador' specifically implies getting back at someone for a specific wrong.
Can I use 'vengador' to describe a thing?
Yes, you can use it as an adjective to describe something that seems to be seeking revenge, like 'un rayo vengador' (an avenging lightning bolt).