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How to Say "organizer" in Spanish

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comisario

koh-mee-SAH-ree-oh/ko.miˈsa.ɾjo/

nounB2event planning
Use 'comisario' when referring to someone in charge of organizing or curating a specific event, exhibition, or festival, often in a formal or cultural context.
A person wearing smart casual clothes carefully examining and adjusting the placement of a colorful piece of abstract art on a white museum wall.

Examples

El comisario de la bienal de arte tardó dos años en seleccionar las piezas.

The curator of the art biennial took two years to select the pieces.

Hablé con el comisario del evento para pedir más información.

I spoke with the event organizer (curator) to ask for more information.

Context is Key

When you see 'comisario' used with words like 'arte' (art), 'exposición' (exhibition), or 'museo' (museum), it almost always means 'curator,' not 'police chief.'

ordenador

/or-de-na-DOR//orðenaˈðoɾ/

nounC1a person who arranges things
Choose 'ordenador' when describing a person who actively arranges or organizes things, particularly in the context of managing or directing an event's logistics or setup.
A cheerful person neatly stacking and arranging colorful objects, such as books or boxes, on a shelf, demonstrating organization.

Examples

El director actuó como el ordenador principal del evento.

The director acted as the main organizer of the event.

Necesitamos un buen ordenador de datos para el archivo.

We need a good data arranger for the archive.

Comisario vs. Ordenador

Learners often confuse 'comisario' and 'ordenador'. Remember that 'comisario' is typically used for curatorial roles in events or exhibitions, while 'ordenador' refers more broadly to someone who arranges or manages the practical organization of something.

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