emisor
“emisor” means “sender” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
sender
Also: transmitter
📝 In Action
En este proceso de comunicación, yo soy el emisor y tú eres el receptor.
B1In this communication process, I am the sender and you are the receiver.
El emisor del mensaje no está claro en este correo electrónico.
B1The sender of the message is not clear in this email.
Necesitamos un emisor de radio más potente para llegar a la montaña.
B2We need a more powerful radio transmitter to reach the mountain.
issuer
Also: issuing
📝 In Action
El banco emisor de la tarjeta de crédito está en Madrid.
B2The bank that issued the credit card is in Madrid.
La empresa es el emisor de los nuevos bonos del estado.
C1The company is the issuer of the new government bonds.
Debes contactar con el organismo emisor de tu pasaporte.
B2You must contact the organization that issued your passport.
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Quick Quiz: emisor
Question 1 of 3
If you are speaking to a friend on the phone, what is your role in the communication?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'emissor', which comes from 'emittere', meaning 'to send out' (ex- 'out' + mittere 'to send').
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'emisor' always a person?
No, it can be a person, a machine (like a radio transmitter), or an organization (like a bank).
What is the difference between 'emisor' and 'remitente'?
A 'remitente' is specifically used for the person who sends a letter or package. 'Emisor' is a more general term for anyone or anything sending a message or signal.
Can 'emisor' be used for smells or light?
While the verb 'emitir' is used for smells or light, the noun 'emisor' is usually reserved for communication, signals, or finance. For light, we usually say 'fuente de luz' (light source).