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    Mercenario (en. Mercenary)

    /meɾθeˈnaɾjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who fights for money rather than patriotism.
    The army used mercenaries for its most dangerous missions.
    El ejército utilizaba mercenarios para sus misiones más arriesgadas.
    An individual who acts solely driven by economic interest.
    His decision was very mercenary; he only cared about the money.
    Su decisión fue muy mercenaria, solo le importaba el dinero.
    verb
    To act as a mercenary.
    He chose to work as a mercenary instead of joining a regular army.
    Decidió mercenar en lugar de unirse a un ejército regular.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mercenarius', meaning 'one who receives payment for their work.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    war mercenary
    A soldier who fights for money in armed conflicts.
    mercenario de la guerra
    mercenary service
    Work done primarily with the aim of obtaining financial compensation.
    servicio mercenario

    Related Words

    mercenary work
    The condition of being a mercenary.
    mercenariado
    mercenarism
    The practice of acting as a mercenary.
    mercenarismo

    Slang Meanings

    People who work only for money.
    That guy is a mercenary; he only moves for the cash.
    Ese tipo es un mercenario, solo se mueve por el billete.
    Soldier hired gun.
    In the movie, the protagonist becomes a mercenary.
    En la película, el protagonista se convierte en un mercenario.