Spanish Conversation · Level 27
90 words
Spanish word
editor
Pronunciation
IPA/eðiˈtoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nouneditor
Example
Hablé con el editor del periódico.
I spoke with the newspaper editor.
More examples
El editor en jefe revisó los cambios antes de publicarlos.
The editor-in-chief reviewed the changes before publishing them.
Core concept
Person or software that selects, corrects and arranges content for publication or diffusion.
Common phrases
editor en jefe
editor-in-chief
editor de sección
section editor
editor de copias
copy editor
Similar words
redactor: Revises and polishes wording and structure to produce a clear, coherent manuscript.
periodista: Investigates facts and sources and writes factual news stories for readers.
Definition in Spanish
Profesional o herramienta responsable de seleccionar, corregir y ordenar contenidos para que sean adecuados para la publicación o difusión.
Word origin
From Latin edere 'to put forth' plus the agent suffix -tor, originally naming a person who prepared works for publication and later extended to editing applications.
Usage tips
- Context usually shows whether it is a person or a program: 'editor de texto' signals software, while credits or mastheads name a human and the feminine form 'editora' denotes a woman.