el explorador
-the explorer
See the entry for explorador.

explorador

el explorador, la exploradora(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. explorer
Los exploradores zarparon hacia el sur en busca de nuevas aventuras.The explorers set sail towards the south in search of new adventures.
a. scout
El general mandó a una pareja de exploradores a determinar la posición del enemigo.The general sent a couple of scouts to determine the enemy's position.
a. scout
Los exploradores se reunieron en el parque el domingo pasado para plantar árboles.The scouts met at the park last Sunday to plant trees.
b. Scout
¿Desde cuándo eres explorador?How long have you been a Scout?
c. Boy Scout (masculine)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Michael encendió la fogata con mucha facilidad porque lo aprendió con los exploradores.Michael lit the fire pretty easily because he learned how to do it with the Boy Scouts.
d. Girl Scout (feminine)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Las otras exploradoras me enseñaron a leer una brújula con exactitud.The other Girl Scouts taught me how to accurately read a compass.
e. Girl Guide (feminine)
Jessica y otras exploradoras están vendiendo galletas para irse de campamento.Jessica and other Girl Guides are selling cookies to go on a camping trip.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. probe
La odontóloga revisó los dientes del paciente con el explorador.The dentist examined the patient's teeth with the probe.
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