promotor
“promotor” means “promoter” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
promoter, organizer
Also: advocate
📝 In Action
El promotor del concierto anunció que las entradas están agotadas.
B1The concert promoter announced that the tickets are sold out.
Trabaja como promotor de ventas en un centro comercial.
A2He works as a sales promoter in a shopping mall.
Él es un gran promotor de la vida saludable.
B2He is a great advocate for a healthy lifestyle.
real estate developer
Also: builder
📝 In Action
El promotor inmobiliario compró los terrenos junto al mar.
B2The real estate developer bought the land by the sea.
Varios promotores están interesados en el nuevo centro urbano.
C1Several developers are interested in the new urban center.
El promotor debe obtener los permisos antes de construir.
B2The developer must obtain the permits before building.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: promotor
Question 1 of 3
Which word would you use to describe a person who advocates for world peace?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'promotor,' which comes from 'promovere.' This combines 'pro' (forward) and 'movere' (to move). It literally describes someone who moves something forward.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'promotor' always mean someone who sells things?
Not necessarily! While it can mean a sales promoter, it also refers to people who organize music festivals, real estate developers, or people who champion social causes.
Can I use 'desarrollador' for a real estate developer?
In many Latin American countries, 'desarrollador' is understood, but 'promotor inmobiliario' is the more professional and formal term used in contracts and news.
Is 'promotor' related to the word 'motor'?
Yes! Both come from the Latin word for 'moving.' A 'motor' moves a machine, while a 'promotor' moves a project or idea forward.