How to Say "conversation partner" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “conversation partner” is “interlocutor” — C1 level.
Examples
Mi interlocutor no parecía convencido por mis argumentos.
The person I was talking to didn't seem convinced by my arguments.
Es necesario buscar un interlocutor válido para resolver el conflicto.
It is necessary to find a valid representative to resolve the conflict.
Un buen interlocutor sabe escuchar antes de responder.
A good conversation partner knows how to listen before responding.
Describing Roles in Conversation
This word describes a role rather than a fixed identity. You become someone's 'interlocutor' the moment you start talking to them.
Gender Changes
While this entry focuses on the masculine form, if you are talking to a woman, you must change the ending to 'interlocutora'.
Interlocutor vs. Locutor
Mistake: “Using 'locutor' to mean a partner in a conversation.”
Correction: Use 'interlocutor' for your partner; 'locutor' is specifically for a radio or TV host.
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