narrador
“narrador” means “narrator” in Spanish (literary or cinematic).
narrator, storyteller
Also: announcer
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El narrador de esta novela no es muy confiable.
B1The narrator of this novel is not very reliable.
Mi abuelo era un gran narrador de historias antiguas.
A2My grandfather was a great storyteller of old stories.
El narrador de fútbol gritó '¡gol!' con mucha emoción.
B1The soccer announcer shouted 'goal!' with a lot of emotion.
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What is a 'narrador omnisciente'?
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From the Latin word 'narrator', which comes from 'narrare' (to tell or make known).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'narrador' be used for someone telling a joke?
Yes, although 'el que cuenta el chiste' is more common, you can call someone a 'buen narrador' if they are skilled at setting up and telling any kind of story, including jokes.
What is the difference between 'narrador' and 'escritor'?
An 'escritor' is the real person who wrote the book. The 'narrador' is the voice (real or fictional) within the text that tells the story to the reader.
Is 'narrador' formal?
It is neutral. It is used in academic literature classes but also in everyday conversation when talking about movies or stories.