1. Curator (of a museum, art gallery, etc.): This is the most common meaning, similar to the English word "curator." It refers to a person responsible for the care, preservation, and display of a collection of objects, such as a museum, art gallery, or library.
2. Guardian, administrator, or conservator (of a person or property): This meaning is less common but still important. In legal contexts, "curador" can refer to a person appointed by a court to manage the affairs of someone who is legally incompetent (e.g., a minor or an individual with mental disability).
Examples:
* El curador del museo - The curator of the museum.
* El curador de la colección de arte - The curator of the art collection.
* El curador del menor - The guardian of the minor.
* El curador del patrimonio - The administrator of the estate.
It's important to consider the context to understand the exact meaning of "curador" in each case.