emisión
“emisión” means “broadcast” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
broadcast
Also: transmission, program
📝 In Action
La emisión del partido empieza a las ocho.
A1The broadcast of the game starts at eight.
Es una emisión en directo desde Madrid.
B1It is a live broadcast from Madrid.
Perdimos la señal durante la emisión.
A2We lost the signal during the transmission.
emission
Also: release
📝 In Action
Debemos reducir la emisión de gases.
B1We must reduce the emission of gases.
La emisión de luz de las estrellas es constante.
B2The emission of light from stars is constant.
El volcán aumentó su emisión de ceniza.
B1The volcano increased its release of ash.
issuance
Also: issue
📝 In Action
La emisión de pasaportes se suspendió ayer.
B2The issuance of passports was suspended yesterday.
El banco central controla la emisión de moneda.
C1The central bank controls the issuance of currency.
Esta es una nueva emisión de sellos.
B2This is a new issue of stamps.
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From the Latin word 'emissio', which means 'the act of sending out.' It combines 'ex' (out) and 'mittere' (to send).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'emisión' mean the same thing as 'programa'?
Often yes! In the context of TV, they are used interchangeably, though 'emisión' focuses more on the act of broadcasting and 'programa' on the content itself.
Can I use 'emisión' for sending an email?
No, for sending an email we use 'envío'. 'Emisión' is reserved for signals, gases, or formal documents.
How do I know if it is 'emisión' or 'misión'?
Easy! Use 'emisión' for things 'sent out' (signals, air, light). Use 'misión' for a 'task' or 'objective' (like a secret agent's job).