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espectador

es-pek-tah-dor/espektaˈðoɾ/

“espectador” means “spectator” in Spanish (a person watching an event, especially a sports event).

spectator, viewer

Also: onlooker, audience member
NounmA2
General
A person sitting in a stadium seat, cheering and watching a game.

📝 In Action

El estadio estaba lleno de espectadores emocionados.

A2

The stadium was full of excited spectators.

Esta serie de televisión atrae al espectador joven.

B1

This TV series attracts the young viewer.

El espectador debe prestar atención a los detalles del cuadro.

B2

The viewer must pay attention to the details of the painting.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • televidente (TV viewer)
  • asistente (attendee)
  • público (audience (as a group))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • el espectador medio – the average viewer
  • un espectador pasivo – a passive onlooker
  • asiento del espectador – spectator's seat

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser un mero espectador – to be a bystander or someone who doesn't get involved

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "espectador" in Spanish:

audience member→onlooker→spectator→viewer→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: espectador

Question 1 of 3

What is the correct plural form of 'espectador'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
espectáculo(show/spectacle) — Noun
espectacular(spectacular) — Adjective
espectadora(female spectator) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'spectator', which comes from 'spectare' (to watch). This is related to the English words 'spectacle' and 'inspect'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: spectateurItalian: spettatoreEnglish: spectator

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'espectador' mean 'witness'?

Sometimes, in a general sense of someone watching an event unfold, but 'testigo' is the specific word for a legal or eye-witness.

What is the difference between 'público' and 'espectador'?

'Público' refers to the audience as a whole (the group), while 'espectador' refers to a single individual within that audience.

Is it 'el' or 'la' espectador?

It is 'el espectador' for a male and 'la espectadora' for a female.