Vengador (en. Avenger)

/benɡaˈðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual who acts in search of revenge for an offense or grievance.
The dark avenger fights to bring justice to the city.
El vengador oscuro lucha para hacer justicia en la ciudad.
A character in stories dedicated to punishing those responsible for harm.
The comic features an avenger who never gives up.
El comic presenta a un vengador que nunca se da por vencido.
In mythology, a figure responsible for correcting injustices.
In ancient times, avengers were seen as messengers from the gods.
En la antigüedad, los vengadores eran vistos como enviados de los dioses.

Etymology

From Latin 'vindicator', meaning 'one who vindicates.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

anonymous avenger
A person who takes justice into their own hands without revealing their identity.
vengador anónimo
revenge served
When an offense is returned satisfactorily.
venganza servida

Related Words

revenge
The action of avenging, punishing, or returning harm.
venganza
justice
A moral principle that leads to giving everyone what they deserve.
justicia
punishment
Sanction imposed as a consequence of bad behavior.
castigo

Slang Meanings

A person who acts on their own to get even.
That guy is an avenger; he seeks revenge for what was done to him.
Ese tipo es un vengador, busca revancha por lo que le hicieron.
Someone known for settling scores.
Be careful, he is a neighborhood avenger.
Cuidado, él es un vengador del barrio.