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auditorio

ow-dee-TOH-ryoh/au̯ðiˈtoɾjo/

“auditorio” means “auditorium” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

auditorium

Also: concert hall, lecture hall
NounmA2
A large, empty hall with rows of red velvet seats facing a wooden stage with a red curtain.

📝 In Action

El auditorio de la escuela es muy grande.

A1

The school auditorium is very big.

Nos vemos en la puerta del auditorio a las ocho.

A2

We'll meet at the auditorium door at eight.

Este auditorio tiene una acústica increíble para el piano.

B2

This auditorium has incredible acoustics for the piano.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • auditorio municipal – city auditorium
  • capacidad del auditorio – auditorium capacity

audience

Also: listeners
NounmB1formal
A diverse group of people sitting together and clapping their hands while looking forward.

📝 In Action

El auditorio escuchó en silencio.

B1

The audience listened in silence.

El orador logró cautivar a todo el auditorio.

B2

The speaker managed to captivate the entire audience.

Es un tema difícil para un auditorio tan joven.

C1

It's a difficult topic for such a young audience.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • público (public/audience)
  • concurrencia (gathering/crowd)
  • oyentes (listeners)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • un auditorio atento – an attentive audience
  • dirigirse al auditorio – to address the audience

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "auditorio" in Spanish:

audience→auditorium→concert hall→lecture hall→listeners→

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Quick Quiz: auditorio

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👥 Word Family▼
audición(hearing/audition) — Noun
oyente(listener) — Noun
oír(to hear) — Verb
audiovisual(audiovisual) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'auditorium,' which literally meant 'a place for listening.' It comes from the root 'audire,' meaning 'to hear.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: auditoriumFrench: auditoriumPortuguese: auditório

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'auditorio' to mean 'hearing' in a court?

No. For a legal hearing, you should use 'audiencia' or 'vista'.

Is 'auditorio' used for TV audiences?

Usually no. For TV or radio, 'audiencia' is the preferred term for the number of viewers or the rating.

Does 'auditorio' always mean a large place?

Generally yes. It implies a space designed for many people to sit and listen, rather than just a small room.