emisora
“emisora” means “radio station” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
radio station
Also: broadcaster
📝 In Action
Mi emisora favorita pone música de los ochenta.
A1My favorite radio station plays eighties music.
Esta emisora transmite noticias las veinticuatro horas del día.
B1This station broadcasts news twenty-four hours a day.
La emisora local ha ganado un premio por su cobertura informativa.
B2The local broadcaster has won an award for its news coverage.
emitting
Also: transmitting
📝 In Action
La antena emisora se encuentra en la cima de la montaña.
B2The transmitting antenna is located at the top of the mountain.
Debemos identificar la fuente emisora de estas partículas.
C1We must identify the source emitting these particles.
La entidad emisora de la tarjeta de crédito es un banco extranjero.
C1The entity issuing the credit card is a foreign bank.
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From the Latin word 'emittere', which means 'to send out' or 'to let go'. This is the same root that gives us 'emit' in English.
First recorded: 19th century (in the modern sense of broadcasting)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'emisora' be used for TV stations?
While 'canal' is much more common for TV, 'emisora' can be used in technical or formal contexts to refer to a television broadcaster.
Is 'estación' or 'emisora' better?
Both are understood! 'Estación' is a direct translation of 'station', while 'emisora' specifically highlights the act of broadcasting.
How do I say 'I am listening to the station'?
You say 'Estoy escuchando la emisora'.