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interlocutor

een-ter-lo-koo-tohr/inteɾlokuˈtoɾ/

“interlocutor” means “conversation partner” in Spanish (someone you are talking to).

conversation partner

Also: spokesperson, speaker
NounmC1formal
Two people sitting on a park bench, facing each other and engaged in a friendly conversation.

📝 In Action

Mi interlocutor no parecía convencido por mis argumentos.

B2

The person I was talking to didn't seem convinced by my arguments.

Es necesario buscar un interlocutor válido para resolver el conflicto.

C1

It is necessary to find a valid representative to resolve the conflict.

Un buen interlocutor sabe escuchar antes de responder.

B1

A good conversation partner knows how to listen before responding.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • hablante (speaker)
  • conversador (conversationalist)

Antonyms

  • oyente (listener (one who only listens))

Common Collocations

  • interlocutor válido – legitimate representative/spokesperson
  • buen interlocutor – good conversationalist/listener

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "interlocutor" in Spanish:

conversation partner→speaker→spokesperson→

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👥 Word Family▼
interlocución(dialogue/interlocution) — Noun
interlocutorio(relating to dialogue) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'inter' (between) and 'loqui' (to speak). It describes someone who speaks 'in between' or participates in an exchange.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: interlocutorFrench: interlocuteur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'interlocutor' common in daily Spanish?

Not really. In casual street Spanish, people usually say 'con quien hablo' (who I'm talking to). It is very common in news, law, and business.

Can an interlocutor be a group of people?

Yes, in diplomacy or business, a company or a government can be described as a 'válido interlocutor' (a valid party to talk to).

Does it mean the same as 'speaker'?

Almost, but 'speaker' (hablante) refers to anyone who uses a language, whereas 'interlocutor' specifically refers to someone in an active, two-way conversation.