Spanish word

moderador

Pronunciation

IPA/moðeɾaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmoderator

Example

¿Quién será el moderador del evento esta noche?

Who will be the moderator of the event tonight?

Illustration for moderador (moderator)

More examples

El moderador pidió que cada ponente hablara tres minutos.

The moderator asked each speaker to speak for three minutes.

Core concept

Facilitator keeping a meeting on track.

Common phrases

  • moderador del debate

    debate moderator

  • moderador de la reunión

    meeting moderator

  • moderador del panel

    panel moderator

Similar words

presentador: Introduces performers or speakers at an event and guides the live program.
conductor: Links segments and guests on a radio or TV program, guiding broadcast flow.
facilitador: Encourages participant input and steers group discussion in workshops.
anfitrión: Welcomes and looks after guests at a party or social gathering.

Definition in Spanish

Persona encargada de coordinar el flujo de la conversación en un grupo, promoviendo la participación y previniendo desórdenes.

Word origin

From Latin moderari 'to restrain or manage' with the agentive suffix -or forming moderator 'one who manages or regulates'.

Usage tips

  • Moderador is different from moderado (restrained or moderate); moderador refers to the person who manages a discussion while presidente names a formal chair.

Other meanings

  • facilitatornoun
  • coordinatornoun

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