Spanish Conversation · Level 144
44 words
Spanish word
conferenciante
Pronunciation
IPA/konfeɾenˈθjante/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)speaker
Example
El conferenciante empezó su charla a las diez.
The speaker began their talk at ten.
More examples
Tras la charla, varios asistentes hablaron con el conferenciante.
After the talk, several attendees spoke with the speaker.
Core concept
Person presenting a lecture to an audience.
Common phrases
preguntar al conferenciante
ask the speaker
escuchar al conferenciante
listen to the speaker
presentar al conferenciante
introduce the speaker
Similar words
conferencista: Delivers a lecture or talk at an event venue.
ponente: Presents research or a paper at academic conferences.
presentador: Hosts or introduces speakers and segments on a program or event.
orador: Delivers a public speech to an audience, often with formal tone.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que ofrece una charla pública sobre un tema específico, generalmente en un acto organizado.
Word origin
Built from Spanish conferencia 'lecture' plus the agentive suffix -ante, literally naming the person who presents the conference or lecture.
Usage tips
- Distinguish conferencia (the event or talk) from conferenciante (the person who gives it) when introducing someone.
Other meanings
- lecturernoun
- presenternoun
Opposites
- oyentelistenernoun
- espectadorspectatornoun
Related words
- conferencialecturenoun
- conferencistalecturernoun
- conferenciarlectureverb