Minero (en. Miner)

/miˈneɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Worker who extracts minerals from mines.

The miner descended to the bottom of the mine to continue his work.

El minero descendió al fondo de la mina para continuar con su labor.

Person dedicated to the exploration and extraction of mineral resources.

The miners in the region have protested for better working conditions.

Los mineros de la región han protestado por mejores condiciones laborales.

From the Latin 'minarius', related to mining.

gold mine

Place where gold is extracted.

mina de oro

mining work

Activity related to the extraction of minerals.

trabajo minero

sustainable mining

Mining practice that seeks to reduce environmental impact.

minería sostenible

mining

Economic activity of extracting minerals.

minería

mineral

Inorganic substance extracted from mines.

mineral

mine

Excavation where minerals are extracted.

mina

Miner working in precarious conditions.

That miner is known for risking his life every day.

Ese minero es conocido por arriesgar su vida todos los días.

Someone who infiltrates a group to obtain information.

That guy is a miner in the gang; he’s always looking for details.

Ese tipo es un minero en la banda; siempre está buscando detalles.