receptor
“receptor” means “recipient” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
recipient
Also: receiver
📝 In Action
El receptor del paquete debe firmar este documento.
A2The recipient of the package must sign this document.
En toda comunicación hay un emisor y un receptor.
B1In all communication, there is a sender and a receiver.
El receptor de la beca será anunciado mañana.
B1The recipient of the scholarship will be announced tomorrow.
receiver
Also: tuner
📝 In Action
Necesitas un receptor digital para ver esos canales.
A2You need a digital receiver to watch those channels.
El receptor de radio capta señales de onda corta.
B1The radio receiver picks up shortwave signals.
Conecta la antena a la entrada del receptor.
B2Connect the antenna to the receiver's input.
catcher
📝 In Action
El receptor atrapó la bola con facilidad.
B1The catcher caught the ball with ease.
Es el mejor receptor de toda la liga.
B2He is the best catcher in the whole league.
El lanzador y el receptor se pusieron de acuerdo.
C1The pitcher and the catcher reached an agreement.
receptor
📝 In Action
La piel tiene receptores de calor y frío.
B2The skin has heat and cold receptors.
El medicamento bloquea los receptores del dolor.
C1The medication blocks the pain receptors.
Los científicos estudian el receptor de la célula.
C1Scientists are studying the cell's receptor.
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En béisbol, ¿quién es el jugador que se sitúa detrás del bateador?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'receptor', which comes from the verb 'recipere' meaning to take back or receive.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'receptor' the same as 'destinatario'?
They are very similar. 'Destinatario' is specifically for someone intended to receive a letter or package, while 'receptor' is broader and can refer to anyone who happens to receive a signal, message, or object.
Can 'receptor' be used for a phone receiver?
Actually, for a phone handset, Spanish usually uses 'auricular.' 'Receptor' refers more to the electronic system inside the phone that gets the signal.
What is the opposite of 'receptor' in a conversation?
The opposite is 'emisor,' which is the person sending the message.