Silguero is a Spanish term that refers to a person who traps finches. The word is spelled as "silguero" with the IPA phonetic transcription: /siˈlɣeɾo/. The first syllable is pronounced with a "see" sound, followed by a "lgh" sound, which is closest to a soft "g." The stress in the word is on the second syllable, where the "u" is silent. The third syllable has the "r" sound. This spelling of "silguero" is common in Spanish-speaking countries where trapping finches is a popular hobby.