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How to Say "issuing" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “issuing” is “emisor” — use 'emisor' when referring to the institution or entity that is the source of something being issued, like a credit card or currency.

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emisor

eh-mee-SOHRe.miˈsoɾ

nounB2formal
Use 'emisor' when referring to the institution or entity that is the source of something being issued, like a credit card or currency.
A large, professional building with a colorful credit card emerging from the front door.

Examples

El banco emisor de la tarjeta de crédito está en Madrid.

The bank that issued the credit card is in Madrid.

La empresa es el emisor de los nuevos bonos del estado.

The company is the issuer of the new government bonds.

Debes contactar con el organismo emisor de tu pasaporte.

You must contact the organization that issued your passport.

Acting as an Adjective

Even though 'emisor' is a noun, it often follows another noun (like 'banco') to describe it, essentially acting like an adjective.

girando

hee-RAHN-dohxiˈɾando

verbB2
Use 'girando' when describing the action of sending out or transferring money, checks, or bills.
A hand dropping a gold coin into a ceramic piggy bank.

Examples

Estamos girando el dinero a su cuenta bancaria.

We are transferring the money to your bank account.

La empresa está girando una nueva factura.

The company is issuing a new invoice.

Formal Business Context

When used with money, 'girando' implies the movement or 'routing' of funds, similar to how a wheel turns.

Emisor vs. Girando

Learners often confuse 'emisor' and 'girando' by using the noun 'emisor' when they mean the verb 'girando' (to transfer). Remember, 'emisor' identifies the issuer (a person or entity), while 'girando' describes the action of sending.

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