Corsarios (en. Corsairs)

/korˈsa.ɾjos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Pirate who has official permission (privateer license) to attack and loot enemy vessels.

Privateers were known for their bold attacks at sea.

Los corsarios eran conocidos por sus audaces ataques en alta mar.

Term used to describe pirates who operate under the flag of a country.

During the 17th century, many privateers fought on behalf of Spain.

Durante el siglo XVII, muchos corsarios lucharon en nombre de España.

Individuals who engage in piracy with the approval of a state.

Privateers were an important military tool in naval wars.

Los corsarios eran una herramienta militar importante en guerras navales.

From the French 'corsaire', derived from 'cours', which means 'to run' or 'to sail'.

privateer license

Document that authorizes a privateer to attack enemy ships.

patente de corso

privateers of the sea

Term that refers to privateers in the naval context.

corsarios del mar

hunting of privateers

Military actions directed at capturing or eliminating privateers.

caza de corsarios

piracy

Activity of attacking ships and stealing their cargoes.

piratería

naval

Relating to navigation and ships.

naval

maritime

Related to the sea.

marítimo

Risky or reckless adventure.

That getaway abroad was a true privateer journey.

Esa escapada al extranjero fue un verdadero viaje corsario.