How to Say "lone wolf" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “lone wolf” is “samurái” — C1 level.
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nounC1informal
someone who works with intense focus and independence
Examples
Mi jefe es un samurái; nunca pierde la calma en las reuniones.
My boss is a samurai; he never loses his cool in meetings.
Para terminar este proyecto a tiempo, tienes que ser un samurái del estudio.
To finish this project on time, you have to be a study samurai.
Ella enfrentó la enfermedad como una samurái.
She faced the illness like a warrior (samurai).
Using it as a compliment
When used for people today, it is almost always a compliment about their focus or bravery.
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