How to Say "executioner" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “executioner” is “verdugo” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
the person who carries out a death sentence
Examples
En la Edad Media, el verdugo solía llevar una máscara.
In the Middle Ages, the executioner used to wear a mask.
El verdugo esperaba la señal del rey.
The executioner was waiting for the king's signal.
Nadie quería ser amigo del verdugo del pueblo.
Nobody wanted to be friends with the town's executioner.
Always Masculine
Historically, even if a woman were to perform this role, the word typically remains masculine ('el verdugo'), though this is rare in modern contexts.
Confusing with 'Verdad'
Mistake: “Thinking it means 'truth' because it starts with 'ver'.”
Correction: Truth is 'verdad'. 'Verdugo' comes from 'verde' (green), referring to the green wood once used for whips.
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