Pirata

pirate; piratednoun / adjective

Alternative meanings

sea robber; person who attacks ships; illegal copy or product depending on context

Pronunciation

pee-RAH-tah

Root and affixes

Loanword adapted from Spanish pirata.

Variants or conjugations

pirata; pirate; illegal copy

Related words and expressions

sea; ship; robbery; illegal; copy

Meaning and usage notes

In technology or entertainment, pirata can refer to illegally copied or distributed content.