Investigador (en. Researcher)

/in.ves.ti.ɣaˈðor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who conducts a study or research in a specific field.
The investigator presented his findings at the conference.
El investigador presentó sus hallazgos en la conferencia.
Specialist in obtaining information and data.
The investigator will analyze the results of the survey.
El investigador analizará los resultados de la encuesta.
Individual whose main task is to develop scientific knowledge.
The investigator is working on a project about climate change.
El investigador trabaja en un proyecto sobre cambio climático.

Etymology

From the Latin 'investigātor', which means 'the one who investigates'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

private investigator
Person who conducts research in a particular manner, by commission.
investigador privado
market researcher
Person who studies consumer preferences to improve products.
investigador de mercado
principal investigator
The person in charge of leading a research project.
investigador principal

Related Words

research
Action of investigating and obtaining information.
investigación
to investigate
To conduct inquiries to discover something.
investigar
assistant investigator
Collaborator in research projects.
investigador adjunto

Slang Meanings

Cat
The cat spent hours investigating the phenomenon.
El gato se quedó horas investigando el fenómeno.
Sifter
The sifter analyzes everything that comes up in his work.
El cernidor analiza todo lo que se presenta en su trabajo.