Retadoresretadoras

Retadoresretadoras is a neologism that combines the Spanish terms retadores (masculine plural) and retadoras (feminine plural) to refer collectively to people who issue challenges, compete, or test others in various domains. The form functions as an inclusive label for mixed-gender groups of challengers and is encountered in online media, gaming communities, and informal discourse. The word emphasizes the act of challenging as a role rather than a fixed identity.

Usage and scope: In competitive contexts such as video games, sports, trivia, or public challenges, individuals who initiate or participate in challenges may be described as retadoresretadoras. The term can appear hyphenated as retadores-retadoras or concatenated as retadoresretadoras, with emphasis on inclusivity. It is not a formal term in dictionaries and its acceptance varies by region and community.

Etymology and semantics: built from retador/retadora, from the verb retar 'to challenge', with the gendered plural endings -es and -as combined to signal gender inclusivity. The concept aligns with debates about gender-neutral language in Spanish, though some speakers prefer explicit gender markers or different compound forms.

See also: retador, retadora, desafiante, competencia, lenguaje inclusivo.