Ranger (en. Ranger)

/ˈraŋɡer/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who works in the conservation of parks and natural resources.
The ranger explained the rules of the national park to us.
El ranger nos explicó las reglas del parque nacional.
A guide who accompanies visitors in wilderness areas.
The ranger took us on a hike through the forest.
El ranger nos llevó a una caminata por el bosque.
Forester or nature warden.
The ranger alerted us about the forest fire in the area.
El ranger alertó sobre el fuego forestal en la zona.

Etymology

From the English 'ranger', which means 'forester'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

park ranger
A person who regulates and protects natural parks.
ranger de parques
to be a ranger
Acting for the conservation and protection of the environment.
ser un ranger

Related Words

nature
The physical world and the living beings that inhabit it.
naturaleza
conservation
Actions aimed at the protection of natural resources.
conservación
fauna
Set of animal species in a region.
fauna

Slang Meanings

Ranger as a colloquial term to designate someone who is very fond of nature.
That person is a ranger; they are always outdoors.
Esa persona es un ranger, siempre está en el campo.
Used to describe someone who acts as a protector in difficult situations.
He is the ranger of the group; he always looks after everyone.
Él es el ranger del grupo, siempre cuida de todos.