How to Say "warrior" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “warrior” is “guerrero” — use 'guerrero' for a general fighter, soldier, or someone who bravely defends a cause or group, often in a historical or epic context..
guerrero
gweh-RREH-roh/ɡeˈreɾo/
Examples
El guerrero defendió a su pueblo con valentía.
The warrior defended his people with bravery.
Mi abuela es una guerrera, superó tres enfermedades graves.
My grandmother is a fighter; she overcame three serious illnesses.
Los antiguos guerreros celtas eran temidos por sus enemigos.
The ancient Celtic warriors were feared by their enemies.
Gender Change
Since this is a noun referring to a person, its gender changes depending on who you are talking about: use 'el guerrero' for a man, and 'la guerrera' for a woman.
ninja
/NEEN-hah//ˈniŋxa/
Examples
El ninja desapareció en la oscuridad.
The ninja disappeared into the darkness.
Me gusta ver películas de ninjas.
I like watching ninja movies.
One word, two genders
The word 'ninja' stays the same whether you are talking about a man or a woman. Use 'el' for a man and 'la' for a woman.
General vs. Specific Fighter
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