How to Say "broker" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “broker” is “agente” — use 'agente' when referring to a broker who acts as an intermediary in areas like real estate, travel, or insurance..
agente
/ah-HEN-teh//aˈxente/
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-DOR/ko.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.
Agente vs. Corredor
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