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How to Say "podium" in Spanish

The Spanish word forpodiumis tribunaB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
speaking platform
A wooden speaking platform with a microphone stand.

Examples

El orador subió a la tribuna para dar su discurso.

The speaker went up to the podium to give his speech.

Esta revista es una tribuna libre para los ciudadanos.

This magazine is a free forum for citizens.

Desde la tribuna parlamentaria se defendió la nueva ley.

The new law was defended from the parliamentary rostrum.

Abstract Meaning

Like the word 'platform' in English, 'tribuna' can be a physical object (a stage) or an abstract concept (a newspaper column or a space to share ideas).

Confusing with 'Podio'

Mistake:Using 'tribuna' for a winner's 1st-2nd-3rd place stand.

Correction: Use 'podio' for sports medals; 'tribuna' is for speakers or large crowds.

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