How to Say "broker" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “broker” is “agente” — use 'agente' for someone who acts on your behalf, like a travel, real estate, or insurance agent.
agente
ah-HEN-tehaˈxente
Examples
Mi agente de viajes me consiguió un vuelo muy barato.
My travel agent got me a very cheap flight.
La agente de bienes raíces nos mostró una casa preciosa.
The real estate agent showed us a beautiful house.
Necesito hablar con un agente de seguros sobre mi póliza.
I need to speak with an insurance agent about my policy.
A Noun That Can Be Masculine or Feminine
'Agente' is what we call a 'common gender' noun. The word itself doesn't change, but the little word before it (the article) tells you if you're talking about a man (el agente) or a woman (la agente).
corredor
koh-rreh-DORko.reˈðoɾ
Examples
Mi corredor de bolsa me aconsejó vender las acciones.
My stockbroker advised me to sell the shares.
Tuvimos que pagar una comisión al corredor inmobiliario.
We had to pay a commission to the real estate agent.
Business Context
In this context, 'corredor' refers to a person who 'runs' or handles transactions between two parties, often for a fee.
intermediario
een-ter-meh-dee-ah-ryohinteɾmeˈðjaɾjo
Examples
Compré el coche directamente al dueño, sin intermediarios.
I bought the car directly from the owner, without any middlemen.
Necesitamos un intermediario para resolver este conflicto familiar.
We need a go-between to resolve this family conflict.
El banco actúa como intermediario financiero en esta operación.
The bank acts as a financial broker in this operation.
Changing the Gender
To talk about a female middleman, simply change the final 'o' to an 'a' (intermediaria).
Plural Form
To make it plural, just add an 's' to the end: 'los intermediarios'.
Confusing with 'medio'
Mistake: “Él es el medio en la venta.”
Correction: Él es el intermediario en la venta. (Use 'medio' for the method or environment, and 'intermediario' for the person.)
negociador
ne-go-syah-DORneɣosjaˈðoɾ
Examples
El negociador de la empresa consiguió un aumento de sueldo para todos.
The company's negotiator got a pay raise for everyone.
La policía envió a un negociador experto para hablar con el grupo.
The police sent an expert negotiator to talk to the group.
Para ser un buen negociador, hace falta tener mucha paciencia.
To be a good negotiator, you need to have a lot of patience.
Making it Feminine
In Spanish, words for people that end in '-dor' are usually masculine. To talk about a female negotiator, you just add an 'a' to the end: 'la negociadora'.
Using Articles
Remember that even if you are describing someone's profession, you use 'un' or 'el' when you add a specific detail, like 'Es un negociador muy famoso' (He is a very famous negotiator).
Person vs. Deal
Mistake: “Hacer un negociador.”
Correction: Hacer un negocio.
Agente vs. Corredor
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