Domador (en. Tamer)

/do.ma.ˈðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: A person who trains and tames animals to obey commands.
Example Sentence: The tamer managed to control the wild horse after weeks of training.
El domador logró controlar al caballo salvaje después de semanas de entrenamiento.
Definition: Figuratively, it refers to someone who controls or dominates another person or situation.
Example Sentence: In the meeting, the director acted like a tamer, guiding everyone toward the solution.
En la reunión, el director actuó como un domador, guiando a todos hacia la solución.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: Derives from 'tame', which comes from Latin 'domare', meaning to subdue or control.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: to be a tamer of beasts
Meaning: To be a person who has great skill in handling difficult situations.
ser un domador de bestias
Common Phrase: lion tamer
Meaning: Refers to someone who does an extremely risky or challenging job.
domador de leones

Related Words

Related Word: tame
Description: To subject an animal to human obedience.
domar
Related Word: taming
Description: The act of training an animal to obey.
doma

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: A person who manages complicated situations.
Example: That guy is the tamer of the group, he always knows what to do in a problem.
Ese chico es el domador del grupo, siempre sabe qué hacer ante un problema.
Slang Meaning: Someone who controls the emotions of others.
Example: She is the emotional tamer of her family, always calming everyone.
Ella es el domador emocional de su familia, siempre calma a todos.