How to Say "collector" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “collector” is “coleccionista” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi abuelo es un gran coleccionista de monedas antiguas.
My grandfather is a big collector of old coins.
Como coleccionista, ella siempre busca ediciones raras de libros.
As a collector, she is always looking for rare editions of books.
La exposición atrajo a coleccionistas de arte de todo el mundo.
The exhibition attracted art collectors from all over the world.
One Ending for Everyone
The word ends in '-ista' whether you are talking about a man or a woman. It never changes to 'coleccionisto'.
Use 'de' to Specify
To say what someone collects, use the word 'de' (of) followed by the plural form of the object, like 'coleccionista de relojes'.
The 'O' Trap
Mistake: “El coleccionisto es mi tío.”
Correction: El coleccionista es mi tío. Words ending in -ista are neutral; the article 'el' or 'la' tells us the person's gender.
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