How to Say "broadcaster" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “broadcaster” is “emisora” — use 'emisora' when referring to the radio or television station, the company or organization responsible for broadcasting..
emisora
/eh-mee-SOH-rah//emiˈsoɾa/
Examples
Mi emisora favorita pone música de los ochenta.
My favorite radio station plays eighties music.
Esta emisora transmite noticias las veinticuatro horas del día.
This station broadcasts news twenty-four hours a day.
La emisora local ha ganado un premio por su cobertura informativa.
The local broadcaster has won an award for its news coverage.
Always Feminine
The word 'emisora' is always feminine. Even if the person talking is a man, you must use 'la emisora' or 'una emisora'.
Emisora vs. Radio
Use 'radio' for the physical device you hold, but use 'emisora' for the organization or the specific channel you are listening to.
Confusing station types
Mistake: “Voy a la emisora de tren.”
Correction: Voy a la estación de tren. Use 'emisora' only for broadcasting (radio/TV), not for transport.
locutor
/loh-koo-TORE//lo.kuˈtoɾ/
Examples
El locutor de radio anunció la canción ganadora.
The radio announcer announced the winning song.
Para trabajar como locutor, necesitas tener una voz clara.
To work as a broadcaster, you need to have a clear voice.
El locutor leyó las noticias de última hora con mucha calma.
The announcer read the breaking news very calmly.
Talking about women
In Spanish, words for jobs often change depending on the person's gender. While 'locutor' refers to a man, you use 'locutora' for a woman.
Using 'the' with jobs
When talking about someone's specific role, you use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a). For example: 'Él es el locutor' (He is the announcer).
Speaker vs. Locutor
Mistake: “Using 'locutor' for a computer speaker.”
Correction: Use 'altavoz' for electronic speakers. 'Locutor' only refers to the human person speaking on the radio or TV.
Public Speaking
Mistake: “Using 'locutor' for a person giving a speech in person.”
Correction: Use 'orador' for a public speaker at a podium or event. 'Locutor' is almost always for media and broadcasting.
Station vs. Speaker
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