How to Say "pirate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pirate” is “pirata” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
historical sea robber or fictional character
Examples
El pirata enterró un cofre lleno de oro en la isla.
The pirate buried a chest full of gold on the island.
La bandera de los piratas era negra con una calavera.
The pirates' flag was black with a skull.
Gender Rule for People
Even though 'pirata' ends in '-a', it can refer to a man (el pirata) or a woman (la pirata). The word form itself doesn't change.
Other Meanings of “pirata”
“pirata” can also mean:
- person who illegally copies goods/media(B1)
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