Spanish Conversation · Level 158
29 words
Spanish word
expositor
Pronunciation
IPA/eksposiˈtoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounspeaker
Example
El expositor explicó el tema con claridad.
The speaker explained the topic clearly.
More examples
El expositor montó su puesto en la feria.
The exhibitor set up their booth at the fair.
Core concept
Person explaining a topic to a classroom or audience.
Common phrases
el expositor principal
main speaker
expositor invitado
guest speaker
expositor de la feria
fair exhibitor
Similar words
ponente: Presents research findings or arguments at a meeting or academic conference.
presentador: Hosts an event by introducing participants and guiding the program's flow.
moderador: Directs a discussion by managing speakers' turns and keeping the meeting on track.
conferenciante: Delivers a formal lecture as an invited expert, focusing on a specific subject.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que presenta un tema ante un público, explicando, mostrando o defendiendo información en una charla, conferencia o clase.
Word origin
From Latin exponĕre ('to put forth') plus the occupational suffix -tor, originally meaning 'one who puts forward' and now used for someone who presents or explains a subject orally.
Usage tips
- Although it translates as 'speaker', Spanish speakers often choose presentador for a host and ponente for a scheduled conference speaker rather than expositor in casual contexts.
Other meanings
- exhibitornoun
- display standnoun
Opposites
- oyentelistenernoun
- espectadorspectatornoun
Related words
- exponerpresentverb
- exposiciónpresentationnoun
- expositivoexpositoryadjective