Boicoteador

Question

I am watching a soap opera from Spain (El Internado). They keep using the word "boicateador" (I have the captions on so the spelling should be correct, unless the word is so uncommon it's spelled wrong in the captions). From the context it means something like traitor or double agent or spy or undercover operative. The dictionaries I've checked only say (if they say anything) that it means boycotter. I'm guessing this is a word only used in Spain and could be slang but I'm wondering if anyone can clarify the meaning. Thanks very much Jackie

Answer 1

I believe it comes from the English word "boycott" To boycott something is "boicotear," so it follows, I believe, that "boicoteador" would be someone who boycotts something or somebody. In all my life I have never seen or heard this word (boicoteador) used. However, many Spanish-speaking writers take their freedom with the language and invent new forms, just as English speakers do.

I would really like to see this word in context. It could have a different meaning in the right context.

Este caso es semejante a lo del pocho que sale en su troca, que de por sí le falta una pipa de escape, buscando funiture usado - 005faa61, Jul 13, 2016

OK so I have given you an idea in context in my post S F Y S . - ray76, Jul 13, 2016

Mr Boycott who gave his name to the language, is buried near where I live in Norfolk. - Mardle, Jul 13, 2016

Of course the incident that ,'borrowed,' his name was in Ireland. - Mardle, Jul 13, 2016

Answer 2

En esta meditación nos vamos a reunir con ese boicoteador que llevamos dentro. Esa parte de nosotros que tiene miedo y no cree que merezcamos el éxito.

In this meditation we will gather with that boicoteador we carry inside. That part of us which is afraid and does not believe that deserve success.

This will give you some idea of how to use this word "Boycotter". (Boicoteador)

It is also a beautiful meditation all in Spanish , easy to follow and understand

because it is spoken so slowly and clearly.

Meditación en Español

Suave, mi amor. How do you find these things? Here is looks like it means like the "betrayer" within or our inner "critic." ¿Es así? From reading the phrase, I can sense the meaning. I just can't come up with an English word. - Daniela2041, Jul 13, 2016

Traitor?? - Daniela2041, Jul 13, 2016

It can still mean to boycott , in this it is the boycotter of your inner self. - ray76, Jul 13, 2016

Answer 3

Thanks, all!