What is the Spanish word for "pirate"?

Learn how to say "pirate" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

pirate

Spanish

pirata

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Alternative translations of "pirate"

bucanero
pirata informático

Examples of how to use "pirate" in Spanish

English
A fearsome pirate sailed the seven seas.
Spanish
Un temible pirata navegaba por los siete mares.
English
The pirate hid the treasure on the island.
Spanish
El pirata escondió el tesoro en la isla.
English
Children dressed as a pirate for Halloween.
Spanish
Los niños se disfrazaron de pirata para Halloween.
English
A pirate ship sailed toward the small harbor.
Spanish
Un barco pirata navegaba hacia el pequeño puerto.
English
She read a book about a pirate captain.
Spanish
Ella leyó un libro sobre un capitán pirata.

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