English–Spanish
“referee” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɾβitɾo/
Example
El árbitro no vio la falta.
The referee did not see the foul.
How to say “referee” in Spanish
“Referee” in Spanish is árbitro.
Official who judges rule breaches and issues penalties.
Example sentences with árbitro
Tenemos que aceptar la decisión del árbitro y seguir jugando.
We have to accept the referee's decision and keep playing.
Tips for using árbitro
- In sports 'árbitro' is the usual word for the referee, while in legal or formal dispute contexts it corresponds to an 'arbitrator', so check context before choosing the English equivalent.