How to Say "samurai" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “samurai” is “samurái” — B1 level.
Examples
El samurái siempre llevaba su espada larga.
The samurai always carried his long sword.
Aprendimos sobre el código de honor de los samuráis.
We learned about the samurai's code of honor.
Había mujeres samurái que defendían sus hogares con valentía.
There were female samurai who defended their homes with bravery.
One Word for Everyone
This word works for both men and women. You don't need to change the ending; just change 'el' to 'la' if you're talking about a woman.
Plural Rules
To talk about more than one, simply add an 's' at the end: 'los samuráis'.
Don't forget the accent!
Mistake: “El samurai vive en Japón.”
Correction: El samurái vive en Japón. Spanish requires an accent mark on the 'á' to keep the emphasis on the correct syllable.
Avoid 'samuraya'
Mistake: “Ella es una samuraya.”
Correction: Ella es una samurái. The word doesn't have a feminine version that ends in 'a'.
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