How to Say "editor" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “editor” is “editor” — use 'editor' when referring to someone who reviews, corrects, and prepares text or media for publication, like a book editor or a film editor..
editor
eh-dee-TOR/eðiˈtoɾ/
Examples
El editor revisó mi novela tres veces antes de publicarla.
The editor reviewed my novel three times before publishing it.
Mi hermano trabaja como editor de videos en una agencia de publicidad.
My brother works as a video editor at an advertising agency.
Gender Change
This word changes form depending on the person's gender: 'el editor' (male editor) and 'la editora' (female editor).
Confusing the Job and the Company
Mistake: “Using 'editor' when you mean 'editorial' (the publishing house).”
Correction: Use 'la editorial' for the company, and 'el editor' for the person.
redactor
/reh-dak-TOHR//reðakˈtoɾ/
Examples
Mi hermano es redactor en un periódico nacional.
My brother is a writer for a national newspaper.
El redactor jefe revisó todos los artículos antes de publicarlos.
The chief editor reviewed all the articles before publishing them.
Buscamos un redactor creativo para nuestra campaña publicitaria.
We are looking for a creative copywriter for our advertising campaign.
Identifying the Writer
This word refers specifically to a male writer or editor. If you are talking about a female, use 'redactora' instead.
Redactor vs. Editor
In Spanish, a 'redactor' is someone who actually writes or drafts the text. An 'editor' usually refers to someone who manages the publishing business or the final layout.
The 'Editor' Confusion
Mistake: “Using 'editor' for someone who writes news articles.”
Correction: Use 'redactor' for the person who writes the content. In Spanish, 'editor' often implies the person who owns the publishing house or publishes the book.
Editor vs. Redactor
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