Spanish Conversation · Level 175
15 words
Spanish word
locutor
Pronunciation
IPA/lokuˈtoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounannouncer
Example
El locutor anunció las noticias.
The announcer announced the news.
More examples
El locutor de radio respondió las preguntas de los oyentes.
The radio presenter answered the listeners' questions.
Core concept
Person announcing news or events over a microphone.
Common phrases
locutor de radio
radio presenter
locutor de televisión
television announcer
locutor de noticias
newsreader
Similar words
presentador: Opens and manages a show, introducing parts and keeping the program moving.
narrador: Provides the spoken account of a narrative, guiding listeners through events.
reportero: Investigates and presents on-site information for news reports.
Definition in Spanish
Profesional o aficionado que, en radio, televisión u otros medios, articula y presenta contenidos hablados como noticias, anuncios o narraciones.
Word origin
From Latin loqui 'to speak' with the late Latin agent noun locutor, taken into Spanish for announcers and presenters in broadcasting and live events.
Usage tips
- Though close to English 'announcer' or 'host', locutor usually denotes a voice professional on radio, TV, or live commentary rather than a casual guest speaker.
Other meanings
- hostnoun
- narratornoun
Opposites
- oyentelistenernoun
Related words
- locuciónway of speakingnoun
- locutarannounceverb