Explorador (en. Explorer)

[eks-plor-a-ˈdor]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who conducts geographical or scientific exploration.
The explorer ventured into the Amazon jungle in search of new species.
El explorador se adentró en la selva amazónica en busca de nuevas especies.
A person who investigates in a specific field.
That space explorer has completed several missions in Earth orbit.
Esa exploradora del espacio ha realizado varias misiones en la órbita terrestre.
Software or tool that allows navigation through digital media.
I am going to open the explorer to search for information on the Internet.
Voy a abrir el explorador para buscar información en Internet.

Etymology

From the Latin 'explorator', which means 'one who explores'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

space explorer
A person who conducts research and missions in space.
explorador del espacio
urban explorer
A person who explores places within a city, often seeking the unusual or forgotten.
explorador urbano
data explorer
A tool or person that analyzes and extracts information from large data sets.
explorador de datos

Related Words

exploration
The action of exploring a place or an idea.
exploración
explore
To investigate or examine a place or a topic.
explorar
adventure
An exciting and risky experience.
aventura

Slang Meanings

A curious person investigating different cultures.
He has always been an explorer; he loves discovering new traditions.
Siempre ha sido un explorador; le encanta descubrir nuevas tradiciones.
Urge to discover new territories.
After reading that book, I feel like an explorer eager to travel.
Después de leer ese libro, me siento como un explorador ansioso por viajar.