Spanish word

animador

Pronunciation

IPA/animaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhost

Example

El animador presentó el programa.

The host presented the program.

Illustration for animador (host)

More examples

¿Quién será el animador de la fiesta esta noche?

Who will be the host of the party tonight?

Core concept

Entertainer who leads and energizes an audience at events.

Common phrases

  • animador infantil

    children's host

  • animador profesional

    professional host

  • equipo de animadores

    team of entertainers

Similar words

presentador: Introduces guests and segments and guides the flow of a broadcast or staged program.
moderador: Manages speaking turns and enforces order and timing during discussions or debates.
maestro de ceremonias: Conducts a ceremony's formal proceedings, announcing steps and following the schedule.

Definition in Spanish

Profesional o aficionado que conduce y anima actividades públicas, programas o fiestas con el objetivo de captar la atención y la participación del público.

Word origin

Derived from Spanish animar 'to enliven' plus the agent suffix -dor and ultimately from Latin anima/animare 'soul, life' indicating a person who gives energy.

Usage tips

  • Animador usually refers to a live MC or party entertainer, while broadcasts use presentador or locutor, and the word is a false friend with animator (cartoon artist).

Other meanings

  • entertainernoun
  • cheerleadernoun
  • animatornoun

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