How to Say "to relay" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to relay” is “transmitir” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Van a transmitir el partido final en directo.
They are going to broadcast the final match live.
La radio transmite música clásica todo el día.
The radio station broadcasts classical music all day.
Es importante transmitir la información correctamente.
It is important to relay the information correctly.
Using 'a' for recipients
When you relay information to someone, you must use the word 'a' before the person receiving the info (e.g., 'Transmitir el recado a María').
Broadcast vs. Program
Mistake: “Usar 'transmisión' cuando quieres decir el programa mismo.”
Correction: Use 'transmisión' for the act of broadcasting. If you mean the show itself, use 'programa'.
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