How to Say "mouthpiece" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “mouthpiece” is “vocero” — use 'vocero' when referring to someone who officially communicates information for an organization, often implying they are relaying pre-approved messages..
vocero
/bo-SEH-roh//boˈseɾo/
Examples
El vocero de la empresa dio una conferencia de prensa.
The company spokesperson gave a press conference.
El vocero del gobierno anunció las nuevas medidas.
The government spokesperson announced the new measures.
Necesitamos un vocero que hable con la prensa.
We need a spokesperson to talk to the press.
Él actúa como vocero de los estudiantes.
He acts as a spokesperson for the students.
The Root Connection
This word comes from 'voz' (voice). Think of a 'vocero' as the official voice of a group.
Gender Matching
While this entry is for 'vocero' (referring to a man), remember to change the ending to 'a' (vocera) if you are talking about a woman.
Confusing with 'Hablador'
Mistake: “Using 'hablador' to mean a spokesperson.”
Correction: Use 'vocero' for an official role. 'Hablador' usually means someone who talks too much or is a gossip.
portavoz
/por-tah-BOHS//poɾtaˈβoθ/
Examples
Ella es la portavoz oficial del gobierno.
She is the official government spokesperson.
Necesitamos elegir un portavoz para que hable con el jefe.
We need to choose a spokesperson to talk to the boss.
El portavoz del sindicato anunció la huelga.
The union spokesperson announced the strike.
One word, two genders
The word itself doesn't change its ending. To show if you're talking about a man or a woman, just change the word 'the' or 'a' before it: 'el portavoz' (male) or 'la portavoz' (female).
The plural 'Z' rule
When words end in 'z' in Spanish, they change the 'z' to a 'c' before adding 'es' for the plural. So, one 'portavoz' becomes many 'portavoces'.
The 'Portavoza' Error
Mistake: “Using 'la portavoza' to refer to a female spokesperson.”
Correction: Say 'la portavoz'. While 'portavoza' is occasionally used in some political circles to emphasize gender, 'la portavoz' is the standard and widely accepted form for everyone.
Vocero vs. Portavoz
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