transmitir
“transmitir” means “to broadcast” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
to broadcast
Also: to relay
📝 In Action
Van a transmitir el partido final en directo.
B1They are going to broadcast the final match live.
La radio transmite música clásica todo el día.
A2The radio station broadcasts classical music all day.
Es importante transmitir la información correctamente.
B1It is important to relay the information correctly.
to convey
Also: to give off
📝 In Action
Sus ojos transmiten mucha paz.
B1Her eyes convey a lot of peace.
El profesor transmite mucha pasión por su materia.
B2The teacher conveys a lot of passion for his subject.
Esta casa me transmite malas vibras.
B2This house gives me bad vibes.
to pass on
Also: to transfer
📝 In Action
Ciertas enfermedades se transmiten por el aire.
B2Certain diseases are passed on through the air.
Queremos transmitir nuestros valores a nuestros hijos.
B1We want to pass on our values to our children.
El virus se transmite mediante el contacto físico.
B2The virus is transmitted through physical contact.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: transmitir
Question 1 of 3
How would you say 'The radio broadcasts the news'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'transmittere'. 'Trans' means 'across' and 'mittere' means 'to send'. So it literally means to send something across from one place to another.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'emitir' and 'transmitir'?
They are very similar! 'Emitir' is often used for the act of a signal leaving a source (like a star emitting light or a station emitting a signal), while 'transmitir' focuses on the whole process of the message getting to the audience.
Can I use 'transmitir' for viruses?
Yes! It is the standard word for saying how a disease is spread from person to person.
Is 'transmitir' a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the normal pattern for all verbs ending in -ir, making it very easy to conjugate.